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Madrona Block Md58 1.7" x 1.7" x 12" 1.2 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 GREEN to partially air-dried blank, meaning that it still retains some of the original moisture from when it was a living tree. It has been well-sealed with Anchor Seal and is in the process of slowly drying. It was measured at 18% moisture content in February 2023. If you need a current moisture content, please message us so that we can check its status for you. 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. |