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Madrona Block Md58 1.7" x 1.7" x 12" 0.9 lbs. This is a beautiful spindle of Pacific Madrone wood. It has light peach color with darker peach undertones. Madrona tends to have a lot of color variation throughout, and we think you will be very pleased with these spindles. Photos represent this size of spindle and may not show the exact spindle you receive. This is a fully air-dried blank, measuring 10-12% moisture content. It is common for an occasional crack to open as these blanks dry, despite being sealed. Secure any visible cracks with CA glue before turning. About the Tree This Madrona tree lived a long and healthy life on San Juan Island, Washington. It died naturally and was harvested in the course of good forest management. It was standing a while before being harvested, so there is a bit of spalting throughout that adds to its beauty. Not all pieces have spalting, but quite a few have black-line spalting and added color from mineralization streaks. |