Wholesale Lot of 100 Black deals Palm Pen Blanks Wood Turning Square 3/4 x 3/4 x 6" Free Expedited Shipping!!

Wholesale Lot of 100 Black Palm Pen Blanks Wood Turning Square 3/4 x 3/4 x 6"
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Black Palm is an exotic wood that is hard and dense, with stringy type grain. Somewhat difficult to machine, needs sharp tools, distinctive end grain

Air dried : Yes
Moisture 7-9%
Measurement: 3/4" x 3/4" x 6"
Lot size : 100 pieces

Black Palm (Borassus flabellifer)- I imported this from India. Beautiful when you turn them.

Common Name(s): Black Palm, Palmyra Palm

Scientific Name: Borassus flabellifer

Color/Appearance: Black fibers embedded in a lighter tan or light brown colored body. Fibers are more densely packed toward the outside of the tree trunk, becoming more and more sparse toward the center of the tree. The center core of the tree is deals soft and contains none of the darker vascular bundles that give the wood its characteristic look and hardness.

Workability: Tends to be quite difficult to work with both machine and hand tools. The hard fibers contrast with the soft body of the wood, and can be brittle and splinter or pull out. Very sharp tools and correct cutting angles are required to get clean results. Applying a hardener or sanding sealer prior to final sanding/machining may help give a more homogenous density and reduce tearout. The lighter colored body of the wood tends to absorb larger quantities of finish, so care must be taken during finishing; a sanding sealer is recommended.