Walnut spindle blank - 1-1/2" square, product of Canada
Walnut is a milk chocolate brown wood that comes from the Eastern Canada and United States. It can sometimes be a light pale colour and develop a subtle purple hue. It has a medium texture with a moderately straight grain. It is massively popular amongst woodworkers and incredibly cooperative for turning and finishing.
What are the dimensions of this block?
This spindle blank measures approximately 1-1/2" square by 12" long, giving you plenty of material for a wide range of turning projects.
Each blank is selected at random and may vary slightly from the image shown.
What kind of projects can I make with this spindle blank?
This size is ideal for making:
• bottle stoppers • microplane rasp handles • vegetable peeler handles • pizza cutter handles • ice cream scoop handles • and even pool cues!
Fun facts about Walnut:
Walnut was historically prized by early North American furniture makers for its beauty and workability, and it even served as a material for the first wooden baseball bats.
Walnut trees are natural weed fighters. Black walnut trees produce a chemical called juglone that suppresses the growth of many nearby plants. It’s nature’s version of “don’t crowd me,” and one reason walnut trees often stand alone.