• FAS grade
• Air dried
• Cut square
Quality blanks suitable for a variety of woodturning and carving projects. All blanks are individually 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.
African Blackwood
Scientific Name: Dalbergia melanoxylon
Origin: Africa
Colour: Heartwood is black to dark brown with an occasional purplish hue. Sapwood is pale yellow to off white.
Grain: Straight to irregular.
Weight: 1270 kg/m3
Other Info: Also known as Mpingo, M'phingwe and Pau Preto. Used for musical instruments, inlay carving and turning.
