Sitka Spruce Spindle Blank

Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)

Ranges from cream/white to yellow; heartwood can also exhibit a subtle pinkish red hue in some instances. Sapwood is not clearly demarcated from heartwood.

Easy to work, as long as there are no knots present. Glues and finishes well, though it can give poor (blotchy and inconsistent) results when being stained due to its closed pore structure. A sanding sealer, gel stain, or toner is recommended when colouring Spruce. Sitka Spruce has an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio.

Spindle blanks are ideal for any woodturning enthusiast. Our high-quality spindle blanks are selected by our timber experts and are planed all round, resulting in a flat, stable surface to start work on. They offer an ideal starting point for creating unique and beautiful objects. Every blank has hot wax applied to the end grain and edges to prevent end splitting through the drying process. This ensures your finished object will be stable when brought into a centrally heated environment.

NOTE: The image shown is indicative of the items we have in stock but as this is a natural product there will be variations from piece to piece.

Size 70 x 70 x 215mm