Burled Wood

She-Oak burled wood from the Edison & Ford Winter Estate

All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with silver foil embossed COA seal.

Most blanks are cut as they are ordered.

Blank Tube Size Descriptions:

• Pen blanks are 3/4" sq
• Knife Scale blocks are 6" x 1-1/2" x 1"
• Ring blanks are 1-1/2" sq x 1/2"

Edison first visited southwest Florida and purchased the property to build a vacation home. Completed in 1886 and later named "Seminole Lodge", this home served as a winter retreat and place of relaxation until Edison's death in 1931. The Edison family enjoyed their home, hosting such guests as Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone. Edison's good friend, Henry Ford, purchased the adjoining property, "The Mangoes" from Robert Smith of New York in 1916. Ford's craftsman style bungalow was built in 1911 by Smith.

Big Leaf Maple Burl & Swirl Wood Blanks [Stabilized] - Premium Pacific Northwest

Product Specifications

Blank Sizes: Each pen blank is a minimum of 5" long × 3/4" × 3/4" square.

Material: Genuine Big Leaf Maple Burl & Swirl (Acer macrophyllum) — Fully Stabilized.

Material Story

These exceptional pen blanks are crafted from premium **Big Leaf Maple Burl and Swirl** — one of the most beautiful and highly sought-after figured woods in North America. Each piece displays stunning, chaotic swirls, eyes, and intricate burl patterns that create a mesmerizing visual effect.

Because raw Big Leaf Maple burl is often unstable due to its wild grain and density variations, we fully stabilize every blank using a premium resin process. This stabilization penetrates deep into the wood, making it rock-solid, resistant to cracking or warping, and much easier to turn while beautifully enhancing the natural colors and figure.

The result is a stable, high-contrast blank with incredible chatoyance and depth that turns smoothly and finishes to a stunning, glass-like polish. These blanks are perfect for creating show-stopping pens, knife handles, and other fine turned projects.

About Big Leaf Maple Burl Wood

Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), also known as Oregon Maple, is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America — primarily along the coast from California through British Columbia. It is one of the largest maple species in the world and is world-renowned for producing some of the most spectacular burl and swirl figure available.

The burl formations occur where the tree experiences stress or injury, resulting in dense clusters of dormant buds that create highly figured wood with dramatic swirling grain, birdseye, and lace-like patterns. Colors typically range from creamy white to golden-tan with darker highlights that pop beautifully after stabilization and finishing.

Stabilized Big Leaf Maple Burl is a favorite among serious woodturners because it combines extreme beauty with excellent workability. The stabilization process locks in the figure, prevents movement, and enhances the natural chatoyance (the way light dances across the grain).

Owning a stabilized Big Leaf Maple Burl blank means you’re working with a true natural masterpiece — a rare piece of Pacific Northwest hardwood that transforms into one-of-a-kind, museum-quality turned pieces.

Natural Amboyna Burl Pen Blanks – 5" × ¾" Square

Scientific Name: Pterocarpus indicus
Common Names: Amboyna Burl, Amboina Burl, Narra Burl, Burmese Rosewood Burl

Origin

Amboyna Burl is native to Southeast Asia, primarily sourced from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and parts of Malaysia and Vietnam. It comes from the highly figured burl growths on the trunk and roots of the Narra tree (Pterocarpus indicus), one of the most prized burl woods in the world.

Description & Characteristics

Natural Amboyna Burl is famous for its extraordinary beauty and complex swirling grain patterns. The burl produces tight, eye-like clusters, dramatic swirls, and rich figuring with colors ranging from warm golden yellow and orange to deep reddish-brown and burgundy. Each blank is unique, offering exceptional chatoyancy and depth that comes alive under a high-gloss finish.

These premium 5" × ¾" square pen blanks are pre-squared, kiln-dried, and carefully selected for high figure, making them ideal for turning stunning single-barrel or slimline pens that showcase one of the world’s most beautiful burls.

Turning Tips for Natural Amboyna Burl

• Exceptional Figure: The dense burl eyes and swirling grain create incredible depth and chatoyancy that really pops with clear finishes.
• Density & Workability: Medium to high density with interlocked grain. Sharp carbide tools are recommended to achieve clean cuts and minimize tear-out in figured areas.
• Technique: Use light cuts at moderate lathe speeds. Take extra care around highly figured zones to prevent blowouts.
• Sanding & Finishing: Sands smoothly and accepts CA glue, friction polish, shellac, and most pen finishes beautifully, producing a deep, lustrous, glass-like shine.
• Dust & Safety: Produces fine dust — always use strong dust extraction and wear a good respirator.

Perfect for pen turners who want a truly spectacular, one-of-a-kind pen. Natural Amboyna Burl creates heirloom-quality pieces with unmatched visual drama and elegance.

Ready to turn something extraordinary? Add these Natural Amboyna Burl pen blanks to your cart today!

Buckeye Burl Pen Blanks [Stabilized] - Premium American Figured Wood

Product Specifications

Blank Sizes: Each pen blank is a minimum of 5" long × 3/4" × 3/4" square.

Material: Genuine Buckeye Burl (Aesculus spp.) — Fully Stabilized with Cactus Juice.

Material Story

These stunning pen blanks are crafted from premium **Buckeye Burl**, one of the most colorful and intricately figured burls native to North America. Each piece displays wild, swirling grain with dramatic eyes, feathers, and bold color variations.

The blanks vary wildly in appearance — featuring vibrant grays, creamy blondes, rich oranges, reds, and deep purples. No two blanks are alike. Because raw Buckeye Burl is naturally unstable, we fully stabilize every blank using **Cactus Juice stabilizing resin**. This premium stabilization process locks in the beautiful figure, eliminates movement, increases density, and allows for smooth, clean turning with a high-gloss finish that beautifully highlights the intricate patterns.

The result is a stable, eye-catching blank that turns like a dream and produces show-stopping, one-of-a-kind pens.

About Buckeye Burl Wood

Buckeye Burl comes from the Buckeye tree (primarily Ohio Buckeye or California Buckeye). It is highly prized by woodturners for its exceptional figure and vibrant natural colors. The burl forms on the lower trunk and roots of the tree, creating dense clusters of dormant buds that result in complex, chaotic grain patterns.

When stabilized with Cactus Juice, Buckeye Burl becomes one of the most visually striking domestic burls available. The stabilization process not only strengthens the wood but also intensifies and preserves the stunning array of colors — often revealing bright pinks, oranges, yellows, grays, and blondes with contrasting dark streaks.

With excellent workability after stabilization, Buckeye Burl is a favorite for high-end pens, knife handles, bowls, and other decorative turnings. Its bold figure and color make it stand out in any collection.

Owning a stabilized Buckeye Burl blank means working with a true American natural wonder — a rare and beautiful piece of domestic burl that transforms into one-of-a-kind, conversation-starting finished pieces.

Red Mallee Burl Pen Blanks – 5" × 13/16" Square

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus socialis / Eucalyptus oleosa (and related species) Common Names: Red Mallee, Red Mallee Burl

Origin

Red Mallee is a hardy eucalyptus species native to the arid and semi-arid regions of southern Australia, primarily found in the mallee scrublands of South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales.

Description & Characteristics

Red Mallee Burl is highly sought after by pen makers for its striking deep reddish-brown heartwood, dramatic swirling burl eyes, and vibrant figure. The wood often features rich red, orange, and burgundy tones with darker streaks that create exceptional depth and visual interest.

Note: Some blanks may include light blonde sapwood edges, which is natural to the species and adds unique character to the finished pen.

These premium 5" × ¾" square pen blanks are pre-squared, kiln-dried, and hand-selected for outstanding figure. The dense burl structure turns beautifully and finishes to a stunning, high-contrast result.

Turning Tips for Red Mallee Burl

• Density & Hardness: Extremely hard and dense (Janka hardness ~2,490 lbf). Turns cleanly with sharp tools.
• Tools: Use very sharp carbide or high-speed steel tools. Take light cuts to minimize tear-out around burl eyes.
• Technique: Moderate lathe speeds (2,000–3,000 RPM) recommended. Sand progressively and watch for heat buildup.
• Finish: CA glue, friction polish, shellac, and high-gloss finishes enhance the natural red tones beautifully.
• Dust & Safety: Always use strong dust extraction and wear a quality respirator.

Ideal for experienced turners looking for a bold, eye-catching Australian burl that produces truly unique pens.

Ready to create something extraordinary? Add these Red Mallee Burl pen blanks to your cart today!

Brown Mallee Burl Pen Blanks – 5" × 13/16" Square

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus dumosa / Eucalyptus viridis (and related species) Common Names: Brown Mallee, Brown Mallee Burl

Origin

Brown Mallee is a iconic eucalyptus species native to the arid and semi-arid regions of southeastern Australia. The best burl material typically comes from the mallee scrublands of Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales.

Description & Characteristics

Brown Mallee Burl is prized by pen turners worldwide for its incredibly tight burl eyes, swirling grain patterns, and rich natural color palette. The heartwood displays beautiful medium to deep brown tones, often accented with golden, honey, orange, and reddish highlights that create dramatic contrast and depth.

Note: Some blanks may include light blonde sapwood edges, which is natural to the species and adds unique character to the finished pen.

These premium 5" × ¾" square pen blanks are pre-squared, kiln-dried, and hand-selected for exceptional figure. The dense burl structure delivers stunning visual interest that pops under finish, making every pen truly one-of-a-kind.

Turning Tips for Brown Mallee Burl

• Density & Hardness: Exceptionally hard and dense (Janka hardness around 2,490 lbf). Turns cleanly with sharp tools.
• Tools: Use very sharp carbide or high-speed steel tools. Take light cuts to minimize tear-out around the tight burl eyes.
• Technique: Moderate lathe speeds (2,000–3,000 RPM) work best. Sand carefully between grits.
• Finish: CA glue, friction polish, shellac, and high-gloss pen finishes all produce outstanding results.
• Dust & Safety: Always use strong dust extraction and wear a quality respirator.

Perfect for experienced turners and ambitious beginners who want a premium, eye-catching Australian burl that stands out in any collection.

Ready to create something extraordinary? Add these Brown Mallee Burl pen blanks to your cart today!