American Steamed Beech Kiln-Dried Woodturning Blank – Rough Sawn
Approx. 48mm x 50mm x 407mm
Approx. 2" x 2" x 16"
This is a kiln-dried American Steamed Beech woodturning blank, rough sawn and suitable for a range of small spindle turning projects.
Beech is a medium-strength hardwood and is a very useful wood for new woodturners. It is firm enough to give proper feedback from the tools, but not so difficult that it becomes frustrating to practise on. It is a good choice for learning cuts, improving tool control and making small finished pieces.
Please note that the 2" measurement is approximate and may vary a little from blank to blank.
This 16" length is a useful middle size. It gives you more options than a shorter 12" blank, while still being easy to handle, store and cut down for smaller spindle projects.
Suitable Projects
This size is ideal for smaller spindle turning projects such as:
● Christmas tree decorations
● Spinning tops
● Small handles
● Light pulls
● Practice spindle work
● Small decorative pieces
At approximately 16" long, you could cut this blank into four shorter pieces of around 4" each, depending on the project and how much waste you allow for trimming.
Rough Sawn Finish and Natural Variation
Please note that these blanks are rough sawn. They may show saw marks, uneven surfaces or slight variation in size from the original cutting.
These are not planed or polished pieces of wood. They are practical woodturning blanks, ready to be cut, mounted and turned.
As with all real wood, grain, colour and markings will vary from blank to blank.
Why I Supply These Blanks
One of the hardest things about starting woodturning is finding suitable wood to practise on. Not everyone has access to dry hardwood, and buying full boards or large pieces is not always practical.
For that reason, I supply a small range of hardwood blanks that are already cut into useful sizes for woodturners. There is quite a bit of work involved in buying, cutting, sorting, sealing and storing these blanks, but they are useful for beginners and hobby turners who want wood they can actually use.
Useful for Beginners and Woodturning Students
These blanks are especially useful if you are new to woodturning and do not yet have an easy source of suitable hardwood.
A lot of beginners struggle to find dry hardwood in small, manageable sizes. Buying full boards can be expensive, awkward to transport and wasteful if you only want to practise or make a few small projects.
As a woodturner who also teaches beginners, I cut and supply these blanks in practical sizes so that hobby turners, students and anyone starting out can get straight to the turning rather than spending time trying to source suitable wood.
The 16" length is a good all-round size if you want several small turnings from one blank without moving up to the longer 18" version.
End Grain Sealed
This wood is kiln dried. After cutting, I seal the end grain with PVA glue to help reduce moisture movement back in or out through the exposed ends.
This helps keep the blank more stable while it is stored, although as with all real wood, some natural movement can still happen over time, especially if blanks are stored in changing temperatures or humidity.
Weight and Shipping
Each 16" blank weighs approximately 0.75kg.
Orders of woodturning blanks should be kept under 20kg maximum to keep the parcel weight manageable for shipping. If you need a larger quantity, please contact me before ordering.
Collection is also available and may be the best option if you are buying several blanks or heavier pieces.
More wood may be available than is currently listed online.
Please Note
The photos show an example of the type of blank available. They are not the exact pieces you will receive, but your blanks will be of the same general type, size and quality.
