• FAS grade
• Air dried
• Cut square
• Machined flat on four sides
• End grain sealed with wax
• Individually labelled
Quality blanks suitable for a variety of woodturning and carving projects. All blanks are individually labelled, quality checked and graded. First and second (FAS) grade blanks are supplied free from major defects, however some blanks may contain small knots, splits or insect holes etc. Each blank is machined to produce a flat and stable surface to start work on. The end grain of the timber is sealed with wax to prevent warping and splitting.
Castello Boxwood
Scientific Name: Calycophyllum multiflorum
Origin: Paraguay
Colour: Heartwood is pale yellow/cream. Sapwood is not usually distinct from the heartwood.
Grain: Straight to interlocked.
Weight: 815 kg/m3
Other Info: Also known as Ivorywood and Palo Blanco. An excellent substitute for European Boxwood. It has a very fine texture making it one of the finest woods to work with. Used for inlay, carving and turning.