Identification please?

[BonsaiSid]

I got this wood from a friend of a friend. he thought it was Brazilian rosewood. the sapwood is yellow with darker flecks, the heartwood has a red tinge to it.
I saw a similar pen on Etsy that claimed it was Ironwood.

Any ideas?

 

[Buckeye]

Welcome to the forum, can't help with the ID, but I am sure it won't be long before someone does.

Peter

 

[Grump]

Welcome to the forum, can't help with the ID, but I am sure it won't be long before someone does.

Peter

Same as init?

 

[paulm]

no idea but a nice looking pen all the same. Welcome to the forum though, tell us a bit about yourself.

 

[donwatson]

I think possibly Wenge ?

 

[BonsaiSid]

Thanks for the welcome

no idea but a nice looking pen all the same. Welcome to the forum though, tell us a bit about yourself.

I started turning wood 25 years ago with a 12volt drill powered tiny lathe. then I got a proper lathe for Christmas. Then I discovered beer and girls! sold the lathe took up computing. My granddad up turning, but 2 years ago, at 80, he decided to pack in. He gave me all his tools. I got divorced and now have loads of time to spend money on more tools. I love turning wood best.

 

[BonsaiSid]

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked the wood database
Wenge | The Wood Database - Lumber Identification (Hardwoods)
Brazilian Rosewood | The Wood Database - Lumber Identification (Hardwoods)
It doesn't look like wenge. The description of Brazilian rosewood matches. I'd just like to know for sure if someone buys it.

 

[Jim]

I started turning wood 25 years ago with a 12volt drill powered tiny lathe. then I got a proper lathe for Christmas. Then I discovered beer and girls! sold the lathe took up computing. My granddad up turning, but 2 years ago, at 80, he decided to pack in. He gave me all his tools. I got divorced and now have loads of time to spend money on more tools. I love turning wood best.

Welcome to the forums BS, the above posts says it all my friend, it was just like reading a book ..

Regarding the the wood, if it wasn't for the open grain in the sap wood i would have said Cocobolo .. But i am still going with it as it is a long time that i have seen sap wood in any of my Cocobolo? Great looking pen BTW, and the photography is very clear to ..

 

[wm460]

Looks a bit like our Rain Tree, great pen
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...=42ZcSkPjnnk_ZUoobxyi_w&bvm=bv.74035653,d.c2E

 

[chas_41_uk]

Sorry can't help with the wood, but welcome to the mad house Sid

 

[angelo49]

I agree with Jim. I've had ''2 tone'' Cocobolo identical to that.

Welcome to the forums BS, the above posts says it all my friend, it was just like reading a book ..

Regarding the the wood, if it wasn't for the open grain in the sap wood i would have said Cocobolo .. But i am still going with it as it is a long time that i have seen sap wood in any of my Cocobolo? Great looking pen BTW, and the photography is very clear to ..

 

[Doug]

Yep, I'd have said Cocobolo I turned one like that a while ago,

Welcome to the forum by the way :waver:

 

[Vic Perrin]

Heart and Sap Wood of Padauk ?


Vic

 

[Twister]

was it "brittle" difficult to turn
i have some rosewood very similar to that
sort of stuff they make jali furniture with

Steve

 

[Dalboy]

I have turned this wood before and it is African Padauk. Very red dust when turning. The one in the picture became very dark like yours

 

[BonsaiSid]

Thanks for all the reply's. I'm going to go with Cocobolo. Apparently its part of the rosewood family, so I guess it makes sense it similar.

 

[Paul]

Welcome to the forum fella.

 

[billyb_imp]

Welcome to the forum Sid, we look forward to seeing more of your work

 

[Vic Perrin]

I have turned this wood before and it is African Padauk. Very red dust when turning. The one in the picture became very dark like yours

I totally agree with you Dalboy

Vic