Exotic 1.5″ x 1.5″ x 12″ Guatemala Hormigo Wood Turning Blank

Up for sale is this Hardwood turning blank.  It is  Hormigo from Guatemala (Platymiscium spp.) and measures 1.5″ x 1.5″ x 12.0″ .  In the Granadillo family. Hormigo can range in color from reddish brown complimented by dark brown/black streaks (Hormigo Negro) to a satiny reddish-orange, similar to that of Bloodwood (Hormigo Rojo).  This piece favors the satiny reddish-orange, similar to that of Bloodwood (Hormigo Rojo).   Use only sharp tools to cut this one and it finishes beautiful. The figure ranges from straight to wavy. It is hard and heavy, very fine textureIt is the perfect size for a Wood Turning Tool handle. It would also work well for other tool handles.  Design your own and turn it out on your wood lathe, finish anyway you like and have a unique tool that shows who you are and fits and feels just like you want!

I also sell this wood hand turned into Wood Turning tool handles so please check my store for availability