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I have purchased some pen kits from timberbits- I went for cigars and jr gents after some deliberation. I have also got a few acrylic blanks but they will stay on the shelf until I get a bit more turning experience.

I now need to get some timber blanks. I am looking for something that is interesting in terms of grain, without being nightmarish for a beginner to turn. On eBay there are some nice looking yew and olive wood blanks at a pound or so each. How are either of these to turn- any other suggestions?

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Mark

[QUOTE="Bigblackdog, post: 152701, member: 783"] I have purchased some pen kits from timberbits- I went for cigars and jr gents after some deliberation. I have also got a few acrylic blanks but they will stay on the shelf until I get a bit more turning experience. I now need to get some timber blanks. I am looking for something that is interesting in terms of grain, without being nightmarish for a beginner to turn. On eBay there are some nice looking yew and olive wood blanks at a pound or so each. How are either of these to turn- any other suggestions? Thanks Mark [/QUOTE]

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