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Amboyna Burl Wood Blanks

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Pen Blank 5" x 3/4"sq

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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!

Transform your blanks into showstoppers with these pro-level insights. Our upgraded V2 blanks boast finer shredded plastic for ultra-smooth turning and minimal chip-out— a game-changer over V1. Dial in sharp carbide or HSS tools, crank speeds to 2,000–3,000 RPM, and take feather-light cuts (0.005–0.015 inches) to dodge melting or gummy buildup. Wet-sand from 220 to 2,000 grit, zap pin-holes with thin CA glue, and crown it with Magic Juice polish for that mirror-finish glow. Dive deeper with our guides:

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Amboyna Burl Wood Blanks

$20.00

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Every eligible blank comes with a professionally designed Certificate of Authenticity, setting the industry standard for documentation and collectible value.

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From stabilization to cutting and finishing, each blank is meticulously prepared to deliver consistent results on the lathe and in the workshop.

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With decades of woodworking and turning expertise, we know what artisans expect—and we deliver materials and tools that elevate every project.