exotic hardwoods
This tag is more general in its application in that it may be applied whenever the wood under discussion for use in turned wood pens or other turnery crafts is a wood native to the tropical regions of the world which could be in South America, Africa, and/or Asia.
Padauk is a stunningly beautiful wood that is naturally reddish-orange in color. It is an excellent turning wood with a tight grain that finishes well with the simplest …
The only species in its genus, Thuya Burl comes from an increasingly rare member of the Cypress family native to Northern Africa, Southern Spain, and the islands of Malta. …
Cocobolo is a highly colored and much sought after hardwood from Central America for use in knife handles, pool cues, custom pens and other expensive items utilizing relatively small …
dn56xvsipg Bloodwood is a South American tropical hardwood that has a uniquely beautiful deep red heartwood. Bloodwood is a relatively uncommon exotic hardwood in the United States, so …