American Chestnut, Castanea dentata, is a large deciduous tree that is considered the finest Chestnut in the World. The wood grain is a warm honey brown color with Ash white contrast.  It is wonderful for woodworking due to its exceptional workability and gluing. The blight of 1904 was estimated to have destroyed 3 to 4 billion of these trees in America. It is postulated that surviving trees are a more hostile strain than the tradition trees and are more resistant to the blight.  The surviving trees are from 2-5 ft. in diameter and up to 96 ft. tall. This species is from the Northern United States. It is a classic American wood that is clear and free of pin and bug holes. Beginner

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These Oregon Big Leaf Maple Burl pen blanks contain a wonderful range of burl, color and figure. The burl coverage ranges from a quarter of the blank to the full blank. Pieces may be dry, freshly cut, or somewhere in between, but will dry with little degrade. They may be wax sealed or unwaxed. 1/8" bow may be present from drying. This is an Oregon classic! Intermediate.

Myrtle, Umbellularia californica, is one of the most valued and important turning woods in the Northwest USA along the Southern Oregon and Northern California Coast line. It’s a fantastic beginner wood as it is easy to turn and drill with unique patterns and colors in each blank. Seasoned turners will enjoy the ease with which it works, the smooth natural polish and the stunning patterns this wood can encompass. Beginner.