Muhuhu Block JS417
3" x 6" x 9.25"
5.5 lbs.
This is a lovely block of Muhuhu, a dense, fine-grained hardwood from East Africa. The heartwood is a warm yellowish brown to golden brown, and this block is about 90% heartwood, with a band of paler sapwood along one edge (about 10%) that gives a nice contrast. Muhuhu is also known for its fragrance: a spicy, sandalwood-like scent that comes out as you cut and sand it. Please look through the photos to see the color and grain on each face.
Note: There is a minor chip off the sapwood along one edge; see photos. A few small cracks have already been filled and stabilized with thin CA glue - see the close-up photos. If they reappear during turning, fill with thin CA glue.
Muhuhu is very hard and dense, so use sharp tools and light cuts. It turns cleanly, holds fine detail, and finishes to a smooth, lustrous surface. As with all exotic woods, wear a good dust mask or respirator, since the fine dust can be irritating for some people.
This block is fully dry and ready to turn.