INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These beautiful blanks are ideal for turning projects! The natural oils in the wood make for a smooth, high polish! Using sharp tools, this wood is ideal for high end craftsmanship and will yield blanks with high luster & iridescent shimmer as well as fantastic contrast. The density of this material will allow projects to hold up well over time. These blanks are dry, defect free and ready to use. A minor blemish/surface check may be present but should easily turn away. Sizing is generally uniform but may vary +/- 1/16”.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These clean and defect free blanks incorporate mostly warm golden brown colors with red undertones and some rich Cappuccino shades which will range in intensity and diversity from blank to blank. Desert Ironwood takes an amazingly high natural polish that is glass-like and unequalled. Turning it requires an intermediate level of skill due to its density and blunting effect on tools. For best results, keep tools sharp and cut slowly. The natural oils in the wood allow it to turn fairly easily and yield a result that is matchless! Skill level: Advanced.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These clean and defect free blanks incorporate mostly warm golden brown colors with red undertones and some rich Cappuccino shades which will range in intensity and diversity from blank to blank. Desert Ironwood takes an amazingly high natural polish that is glass-like and unequalled. Turning it requires an intermediate level of skill due to its density and blunting effect on tools. For best results, keep tools sharp and cut slowly. The natural oils in the wood allow it to turn fairly easily and yield a result that is matchless! Skill level: Advanced.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These beautiful blanks are ideal for turning projects! The natural oils in the wood make for a smooth, high polish! Using sharp tools, this wood is ideal for high end craftsmanship and will yield blanks with high luster & iridescent shimmer as well as fantastic contrast. The density of this material will allow projects to hold up well over time. These blanks are mostly dry but may have some residual moisture. They are defect free and ready to use. A minor blemish/surface check may be present but should easily turn away. Sizing is generally uniform but may vary +/- 1/8”.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These beautiful blanks are ideal for turning projects! The natural oils in the wood make for a smooth, high polish! Using sharp tools, this wood is ideal for high end craftsmanship and will yield blanks with high luster & iridescent shimmer as well as fantastic contrast. The density of this material will allow projects to hold up well over time. These blanks are mostly dry but may have some residual moisture. They are defect free and ready to use. A minor blemish/surface check may be present but should easily turn away. Sizing is generally uniform but may vary +/- 1/8”.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These beautiful blanks are ideal for turning projects! The natural oils in the wood make for a smooth, high polish! Using sharp tools, this wood is ideal for high end craftsmanship and will yield blanks with high luster & iridescent shimmer as well as fantastic contrast. The density of this material will allow projects to hold up well over time. These blanks are mostly dry but may have some residual moisture. They are defect free and ready to use. A minor blemish/surface check may be present but should easily turn away. Sizing is generally uniform but may vary +/- 1/8”.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These beautiful blanks are ideal for turning projects! The natural oils in the wood make for a smooth, high polish! Using sharp tools, this wood is ideal for high end craftsmanship and will yield blanks with high luster & iridescent shimmer as well as fantastic contrast. The density of this material will allow projects to hold up well over time. These blanks are mostly dry but may have some residual moisture. They are defect free and ready to use. A minor blemish/surface check may be present but should easily turn away. Sizing is generally uniform but may vary +/- 1/8”.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These beautiful blanks are ideal for turning projects! The natural oils in the wood make for a smooth, high polish! Using sharp tools, this wood is ideal for high end craftsmanship and will yield blanks with high luster & iridescent shimmer as well as fantastic contrast. The density of this material will allow projects to hold up well over time. These blanks are dry, defect free and ready to use. A minor blemish/surface check may be present but should easily turn away. Sizing is generally uniform but may vary +/- 1/16”.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These clean and defect free blanks incorporate mostly warm golden brown colors with red undertones and some rich Cappuccino shades which will range in intensity and diversity from blank to blank. Desert Ironwood takes an amazingly high natural polish that is glass-like and unequalled. Turning it requires an intermediate level of skill due to its density and blunting effect on tools. For best results, keep tools sharp and cut slowly. The natural oils in the wood allow it to turn fairly easily and yield a result that is matchless!

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexico species! This turning square has nice contrast!

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexico species!

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexican species!

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexican species!

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexico species! This turning blank has a small bark incursion below the numbers.

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexican species!

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexico species!

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexico species! This knife blank has golden colors!

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexican species! This piece of lumber has a small bark incursion present.

Desert Ironwood is one of our favorites for woodturning because it turns to a buttery-smooth finish! Stunning golden shades with red undertones, brown hues, and black streaks combine with iridescence that truly set this hardwood apart. Blanks have been well aged. They are dry and ready to use. Note that larger pieces (3” x 3” and larger) may have some residual moisture but should be mostly dry if not all of the way dry. There may be an occasional surface or end check that will easily turn away. This is the densest North American and Northern Mexico species!

This is true Desert Ironwood (Tesota olyna), a unique species that is a staple for the carving trade in Mexico and is scarce on the US Market. Difficult to obtain and dry properly, this beautiful and very dense hardwood has a great deal of chatoyance (luster) which gives great depth and color to finished projects. When turned, Desert Ironwood produces an incredible finish that is glass-like and very smooth to the touch. Colors range from black & brown to warm honey gold with a tinge of red. Checks are normal with this species as it dries in the desert for years before being harvested in dead tree trunks or fallen / dead limbs (we typically cut off 95% of these checks). Bug holes are common as well. Creative artisans use crushed or powdered turquoise to fill voids. From the desert Southwest. This is an incredible, very scarce wood!  Once you see the shimmer & feel the polish of this wood you’ll be absolutely hooked! Air dried for over 10 years & ready to use. Smooth cut with a table saw blade. Gorgeous iridescence! One pin hole on edge that will easily work away.

This is true Desert Ironwood (Tesota olyna), a unique species that is a staple for the carving trade in Mexico and is scarce on the US Market. Difficult to obtain and dry properly, this beautiful and very dense hardwood has a great deal of chatoyance (luster) which gives great depth and color to finished projects. When turned, Desert Ironwood produces an incredible finish that is glass-like and very smooth to the touch. Colors range from black & brown to warm honey gold with a tinge of red. Checks are normal with this species as it dries in the desert for years before being harvested in dead tree trunks or fallen / dead limbs (we typically cut off 95% of these checks). Bug holes are common as well. Creative artisans use crushed or powdered turquoise to fill voids. From the desert Southwest. This is an incredible, very scarce wood!  Once you see the shimmer & feel the polish of this wood you’ll be absolutely hooked! Air dried for over 10 years & ready to use. Smooth cut with a table saw blade. Gorgeous iridescence!

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). The highest grade Desert Ironwood possible, these clean and defect free blanks incorporate swirling dark cappuccino lines with warm golden colors and red undertones; hues will range in intensity and diversity from blank to blank. Desert Ironwood takes an amazingly high natural polish that is glass-like and unequalled. Turning it requires an intermediate level of skill due to its density and blunting effect on tools. For best results, keep tools sharp and cut slowly. The natural oils in the wood allow it to turn fairly easily and yield a result that is matchless! Skill level: Advanced.

INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). These clean and defect free blanks incorporate rich, dark cappuccino shades with warm golden colors and red undertones; hues will range in intensity and diversity from blank to blank. Desert Ironwood takes an amazingly high natural polish that is glass-like and unequalled. Turning it requires an intermediate level of skill due to its density and blunting effect on tools. For best results, keep tools sharp and cut slowly. The natural oils in the wood allow it to turn fairly easily and yield a result that is matchless! Skill level: Intermediate.