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Madrona Block Md52 1.4" x 1.4" x 10" 0.4 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. These spindles are discounted a bit because of their extra character. There may be a few cracks that you can secure with CA glue or a bit of bark or wane. It is common for fine cracks to open as these blanks dry, despite being sealed.If you do have a visible crack, secure it with CA glue prior to turning. If your blank has some bark that you wish to keep, be sure to reinforce it with CA glue. This is a fully air-dried blank, measuring 10-12% moisture content. This size of spindle is useful for a range of turning, carving, or other woodworking projects. Popular projects from this size spindle: game calls, bottle stoppers, shot glasses, tool handles, knife scales, toothpick holders, drawer pulls, honey dippers, magic wands. 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. |