Satinwood/Bhera (Chloroxylon swietenia) Woodturning Blanks

Satinwood woodturning blanks available in various sizes.

The Satinwood/Bhera (Chloroxylon swietenia) Woodturning Blank offers a warm golden hue and a smooth natural sheen. The wood displays a rich golden-yellow to honey tone that deepens as it ages. Its fine interlocked grain forms a soft ribbon-like figure that adds a refined look to both decorative and functional turnings.

Sharp tools cut the wood cleanly and produce excellent results. Light, controlled passes help prevent tear-out in the interlocked areas. You can shape a high level of detail with ease, and sanding quickly creates a very smooth surface. These qualities make Satinwood/Bhera ideal for precise and detailed turning projects.

The wood takes finishes exceptionally well and its natural glow stands out with simple finishing methods. Oils such as Tung or Danish oil enhance its depth and warmth. Shellac and friction polish create a classic high-gloss surface. Wax and wipe-on polyurethane also work well and add a neat, durable finish. After fine sanding and buffing, the wood already shows a soft shine even before the final coat.

Key Features

• Warm golden colour with natural lustre

• Fine interlocked grain with gentle figure

• Dense, durable wood ideal for detailed turning

• Smooth cutting performance with sharp tools

• Very smooth surface after sanding

• Excellent response to oil, shellac, and wax finishes