African Blackwood Pen Blank

SKU #110805
MFR #WSS-ABPBLK

Easy to work despite hardness, takes a first class finish. Recommended to pre-drill holes when screwing and nailing. Tungsten carbide recommended due to rapid blunting effect on tools. Produce a great result when finished and polished….

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$2.99

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Product Highlights

  • Wood Type: African Blackwood.
  • Latin: Dalbergia melanoxylon.
  • Origin: East Africa.
  • Minimum Dimensions.  5-3/4” X 3/4” X 3/4″.

Description

Easy to work despite hardness, takes a first class finish. Recommended to pre-drill holes when screwing and nailing. Tungsten carbide recommended due to rapid blunting effect on tools. Produce a great result when finished and polished.

Specs

Wood Type  Tropical Hardwood
Texture  Extremely fine and even-textured with good natural luster
Grain Pattern  Usually straightened opaque when finished, but can be variable
Health Risks  Reactions uncommon, but can include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation
Color  Often opaque black with little grain, sap is minimal but will be pale whitish-yellow and highly contrasting to the heartwood

 

Warning:  California Proposition 65

Shipping Information

  • Weight: .5 lbs
  • Dimensions: 9 × 11 × 1.5 in