I got a quantity of Pau Marfim (Guatambu) recently in 2.5 and 3" squares. I've never turned it before. Very hard and heavy wood from South America, fine grained, pale yellow to white in color. It's tough enough for floors and axe handles, cuts cleanly and sands nicely.
The little lidded box is about 3" high, finished with "danish" oil. Cabochon is from Ed "YoYoSpin"Davidson.
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This is the second thing I've turned since March.
JKJ