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Katalox Wood: The Mexican Royal Ebony Alternative Every Turner Should Try

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Katalox pen blanks with dark reddish-brown to black heartwood

Katalox Wood: The Mexican Royal Ebony Alternative Every Turner Should Try

Meet Katalox, aka Mexican Royal Ebony — origin, hardness, best projects, and how it compares to true ebony.

Cocobolo pen blanks with warm orange-red streaked grain

Why Cocobolo Is a Woodturner's Favorite (And How to Work With It)

A closer look at Cocobolo: its Central American origin, why turners love it, and tips for getting the best finish.

Thuya burl pen blanks with golden brown to dark black burl figure

Thuya Burl 101: Everything Woodturners Need to Know About This Moroccan Treasure

Everything to know about Thuya Burl: its Moroccan origin, hardness, working properties, and the best projects to turn it into.

Desert Ironwood burl pen blanks showing orange color and black grain

Desert Ironwood Burl: The Ultimate Guide for Pen and Knife Turners

A woodturner's guide to Desert Ironwood Burl — origin, hardness, working properties, best projects, and finishing tips.

Stabilization

Stabilizing wood can be a very tedious process. It can improve any piece of punky/soft wood and make it usable. We get questions about the process...