Ovangkol Wood Turning Blanks avalible in bowl blanks and spindle blanks.
Ovangkol (Guibourtia ehie) is a tropical hardwood native to West Africa, known for its rich apperance. The heartwood ranges from yellowish-brown to dark brown, often streaked with gray, green, or black.
It has a medium to coarse texture that finishes beautifully. For woodturners, Ovangkol is generally pleasant to work with using sharp tools, though its interlocked grain can occasionally cause tear-out.
It sands well, holds detail nicely, and responds well to oil and clear finishes, bringing out depth and contrast.
Top Features of Ovangkol
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Attractive grain with natural figuring
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Rich coloration with varied dark streaks
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Turns and machines well with sharp tools
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Finishes to a high luster, especially with oil
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Durable and dimensionally stable
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Good tonewood for musical instruments
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More affordable than many exotic hardwoods
Please note the sizes displayed are approx. Due to timber coming from all over the world starting thicknesses vary up to 1/4 Inch depending on the origin. We use the umbrella guides of 1inch,1.5, 2, 3 & 4inch, but please be aware that all planks are planed one face to highlight the grain and to allow us to see faults which can result in under thickness.
This can result in planks being under the thickness depending on the starting thickness. For example, Oak 2 inch is normally 2.1/8th before we plane which allows 2 inch thickness after we plane and 2x2 spindles or blanks. Native Ash is often 17/8th to 2 inch after drying and before we plane. This can plane to 1.75 inch and result in 1.75 inch x2 inch spindles.
Whilst we always try and maintain the thickest board possible, sometimes it can be under-size.
If you require a finished size of 2x2 we recommend purchasing a larger blank such as 3x3 & machining this back yourself.
If you require sawn spindles or blanks please state in the comments section of the order and we can cut to order in our sawmill. Please note this service can take up to 10 working days.
Colin Tompkins (verified owner) –
Great product at a competitive price.
JeffParker (verified owner) –
Not used yet but looks ok.
DuncanCampbell (verified owner) –
Beautiful grain, turns well and takes a great finish.