{"product_id":"woodcraft-woodshop-black-palm-1-1-2-x-1-1-2-x-18-kiln-dried","title":"Black Palm - 1-1\/2\" x 1-1\/2\" x 18\" - Kiln Dried","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWait no longer to turn your project. Blanks have been kiln dried and can be turned immediately; no more worries about moisture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBlack Palm (Borassus flabellifer) has a brown background streaked with elongated dark brown and black vascular bundles. It has a medium-to-fine texture with straight grain. The end grain exhibits an attractive spotted appearance, and the elongated bundles terminate in an engaging “eye” that glows when polished, revealing spectacular results. This wood is hard and heavy, and the bundles can be quite stringy, so extremely sharp tools are required. Typical uses include walking sticks, knife and tool handles, furniture and turned objects.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive streaks embedded in the wood add visual flair to pens, knife handles and other turnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite being somewhat difficult to work with, it makes for phenomenal-looking finished products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTends to absorb larger quantities of finish, so care must be taken during finishing; a sanding sealer is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 1-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e(1) Palm, Black – 1-1\/2\" x 1-1\/2\" x 18\" – Kiln-Dried Wood Turning Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start. The same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving and turning blocks are sawn to +\/- 1\/4\" of the listed size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Woodcraft Woodshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45561195790474,"sku":"191023","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1711\/1178\/files\/191023_000_001.jpg?v=1728404915","url":"https:\/\/www.woodcraft.com\/products\/woodcraft-woodshop-black-palm-1-1-2-x-1-1-2-x-18-kiln-dried","provider":"Woodcraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}