Air dried for one year, contains some residual moisture as of 10/10/17.Would be a great Koa substitute.

Featuring sunlight iridescence with streaks of black, red, and pink, these Chechen bowl blanks are ideal for woodturning! Chechen turns like a Rosewood and takes a high natural polish. They have been air drying for a year and still contains residual moisture (November 2018). They are wax sealed and ideal for turning.

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”.

This high quality Oregon Myrtlewood was cut from premium quality saw logs. Cut with turning in mind, you’ll find a range of colors and patterns! Oregon Myrtlewood is an exceptional turning choice. This stock is partially air dried and should be twice turned because it contains moisture; the wax does not need to be removed to continue drying. Turning blanks are completely wax sealed. The wax will easily turn off as you turn the wood on your lathe. Enjoy working this easy, workable species!