Bowl Blanks

Myrtle is one of our specialty woods, as it is grown and harvested right here in our home state of Oregon, hand selected by us, trucked with our semi to our yard, and carefully milled in our facility. Myrtlewood is renowned throughout the Pacific Northwest for its excellent machining and finishing properties as well as its beautiful color, spicy aroma, and figure. Also known as Bay Laurel, California Olive, Pepper wood, or Spice tree wood, this versatile hardwood grows only in Oregon and Northernmost California. Colors range drastically even in the same log so that a range from golden yellow, green, black, brown, tan, and violet can exist. Each board is unique, making each project a one of a kind. Flame or fiddleback is a rare quality that few boards posses. Myrtle wood is great for the beginner and expert alike. W16893: Partially air dried and wax sealed.

Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World’s most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply. Dry and wax sealed.  Great colors and interesting grain! W16897: Crosscut figured turning blank.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. W16902: Sound small knot on the center of one face that will turn off if used for the top inside of the bowl.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. W16903: Knot on one face that will turn away if used the the bottom of a bowl.  Planer skip on one face.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia.  W16904: 2″ surface check and a knot on one face.

A distinctive, true Ebony, Black & White Ebony originates from Southeast Asia and Laos. By definition, Ebony has no hue (neutral colors like black or white) but this special variety has inky black variegation flowing through pale milky white. The density ranges from .67 to 1.02 depending on the coloration. It is excellent for turning and for use in fancy articles. When turned, it is possible to obtain a high glass-like natural polish.  Air dried for 1-1/2 years.  Incredible black variegation through shaded goldens colors! W16739: Several surface checks on one face that are about 1/16″ deep.  There is a check on the other face that is 5″ long and about 3/16″ deep.  Nice if you can work with a few defects. W16740: 1/4″ end check on one face that will easily turn away. 1″ long hairline surface check on one face that is about 1/8″ deep and is hard to see. W16741: 1-1/4″ end check on on face that will easily turn away if used for the bottom of a bowl. W16742: There are two 1″ end checks on one face that will turn away if used for the bottom of a bowl.

Myrtle is one of our specialty woods, as it is grown and harvested right here in our home state of Oregon, hand selected by us, trucked with our semi to our yard, and carefully milled in our facility. Myrtlewood is renowned throughout the Pacific Northwest for its excellent machining and finishing properties as well as its beautiful color, spicy aroma, and figure. Also known as Bay Laurel, California Olive, Pepper wood, or Spice tree wood, this versatile hardwood grows only in Oregon and Northernmost California. Colors range drastically even in the same log so that a range from golden yellow, green, black, brown, tan, and violet can exist. Each board is unique, making each project a one of a kind. Flame or fiddleback is a rare quality that few boards posses. Myrtle wood is great for the beginner and expert alike. Partially air dried and wax sealed.  These are either burl or high figure!  A few will have bark incursions as listed. All have a few bark incursions.

Hawaiian Koa has been treasured for hundreds of years by the Hawaiians. They have used it for anything from outrigger canoes, paddles, boxes, furniture, to recently Ukuleles. It is an excellent tone wood which produces a rich, warm sound. Supply of Koa is getting scarce as the Hawaiians have only recently started replanting their beloved Hawaiian Koa trees. Koa is renowned for its iridescent shimmer and luscious color which ranges from tan to warm gold with brown and black accents. The iridescence in this wood is particularly exceptional on the quarter. Workability of Hawaiian Koa is similar to Genuine Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla). It has open grain and works well. Hawaii. W16773: Live edge in one small area.  Dry and wax sealed.  Great figure in much of this blank!

Oregon Big Leaf Maple is slightly coarser than European or Eastern Hard Rock Maple and as so is somewhat harder to work. Despite this, the beauty of the wood easily overcomes any difficulties in working. It has excellent color variations that range from white to coral pink & light brown. Boards of Big Leaf Maple usually have figure & color variations; no two boards are the same. This is another reason that Maple is such a fun wood for those who seek a creative flare in their projects. Both of these have intense figured and black spalt lines!  Bone dry and wax sealed.

An extremely rare species from Chile that usually is turned into veneer. We managed to get some of the burls so that you can try out the wood! Gorgeous dark brown, black & golden colors with olive undertones. Typically this wood has incredible burl with some figure as well. Tendency towards movement in service.  Dry and wax sealed.  Bark incursions as noted.  Faces may be not be flat as the wood has moved some in drying. W16804: Two bark incursions and some shrinkage distortion on the faces.  1″ checks in incursions. W16805: Shrinkage of 3/16″ on corner edge that will turn away if used for a bowl. 1″ incursion on corner edge.

An extremely rare species from Chile that usually is turned into veneer. We managed to get some of the burls so that you can try out the wood! Gorgeous dark brown, black & golden colors with olive undertones. Typically this wood has incredible burl with some figure as well. Tendency towards movement in service.  Dry and wax sealed.  Bark incursions as noted.  Faces may be not be flat as the wood has moved some in drying. W16808: Nice grain and colors.  A couple of rough spots.  Nice overall quality. W16809: Natural incursion with some checks on one face,  A few checks on one end that will turn away.

Cinnamumum camphor. A rare burl that is highly prized. Unlike most highly figured burls camphor is very stable requiring very little special care in its conversion from large burls to cut blanks. Most burls are very delicate requiring years of knowledge and experience to carefully cut and season. Camphor is usually available in veneer form and occasionally blocks and squares. We sell a lot of camphor for electric guitars as it makes a delightful top! Smelling of root beer the fragrance is either loved or despised. Most like the smell although it can be very strong with green stock. South east Asia. Dry and ready to use.  Wax sealed ends.  Lots of burl eyes.

Cinnamumum camphor. A rare burl that is highly prized. Unlike most highly figured burls camphor is very stable requiring very little special care in its conversion from large burls to cut blanks. Most burls are very delicate requiring years of knowledge and experience to carefully cut and season. Camphor is usually available in veneer form and occasionally blocks and squares. We sell a lot of camphor for electric guitars as it makes a delightful top! Smelling of root beer the fragrance is either loved or despised. Most like the smell although it can be very strong with green stock. South east Asia. Dry and ready to use.  Wax sealed ends.  Lots of burl eyes. W16664: 2 checks on one corner edge.  These will turn away if used for the bottom of a bowl.

Cinnamumum camphor. A rare burl that is highly prized. Unlike most highly figured burls camphor is very stable requiring very little special care in its conversion from large burls to cut blanks. Most burls are very delicate requiring years of knowledge and experience to carefully cut and season. Camphor is usually available in veneer form and occasionally blocks and squares. We sell a lot of camphor for electric guitars as it makes a delightful top! Smelling of root beer the fragrance is either loved or despised. Most like the smell although it can be very strong with green stock. South east Asia. Dry and ready to use.  Wax sealed ends.  Lots of burl eyes. W16667: Great burl eyes on both faces.

Claro Walnut (Juglans hindsi) is a unique Walnut species that grows right around the area where Cook Woods is located. Combining beautiful violet and brownish black streaks with the browns or Eastern walnut (Juglans Nigra). Claro walnut and English walnut have been favored for high end rifles and shotguns by many over the years. They are also used for guitars of various kinds and many other applications including fine furniture, boxes, and high quality turned items. Most of the supply originates in orchards as either production walnut trees (English grafted to the Claro roots) or wind row trees to slow the wind and show property lines (Claro without graft). Claro is a beautiful wood that is in high demand and short supply. Claro Walnut is dense but works and finishes well with the use of a grain sealer. Fresh cut and wax sealed.  Some have some very nice colors and figure. W16655: Exhibition Grade. Really tight eyes.