{"product_id":"abba-6","title":"Abba Turkey Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e1x 4 x 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful Figure, Fine Texture \u0026amp; Exceptional Turning Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba is a rare and attractive African hardwood prized for its warm golden-brown to reddish-brown heartwood, fine texture, and excellent machining characteristics. Native to the tropical forests of West Africa, Ababa offers outstanding stability, natural luster, and subtle grain patterns that make it an exceptional choice for woodturners, pen makers, knife makers, and fine woodworking artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts straight to slightly interlocked grain allows for clean cuts and crisp detail, while its fine, even texture produces a silky-smooth finish. Whether left natural or enhanced with oil, wax, or CA finish, Ababa develops a rich appearance that highlights its unique character and timeless beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for custom pens, knife handles, bottle stoppers, duck calls, game calls, decorative turnings, carvings, and heirloom-quality woodworking projects, Ababa delivers premium performance and elegant results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Anthonotha fragrans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Fabaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Cameroon, and neighboring countries)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u0026amp; Trade Names\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Ababa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthonotha fragrans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden-brown to reddish-brown heartwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale yellow to cream sapwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight to slightly interlocked grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, uniform texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate natural luster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood dimensional stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable hardwood with excellent finishing qualities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba machines, turns, drills, and sands exceptionally well with sharp tools. It holds fine details, develops a smooth polished surface, and readily accepts oils, waxes, lacquer, and CA finishes, making it ideal for precision turning and decorative woodworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood dust from Ababa may cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals. As with all hardwoods, proper dust collection, eye protection, and a NIOSH-approved respirator are recommended when cutting, sanding, or turning this wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITES Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba (Anthonotha fragrans) is not currently listed under the CITES Appendices, although responsible sourcing is always encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePen blanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFountain pen blanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRollerball pen blanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife handle scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle stopper blanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuck calls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame calls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative turnings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarvings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine woodworking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbaba wood, Ababa pen blanks, Ababa wood blanks, Anthonotha fragrans, African hardwood, African exotic wood, exotic hardwood, premium hardwood blanks, pen making wood, woodturning blanks, turning wood, knife handle wood, knife scales, bottle stopper blanks, duck call blanks, game call blanks, cue making wood, artisan woodworking, fine woodworking, hardwood turning stock, exotic wood for pens, custom woodworking, woodworking supplies, natural hardwood blanks,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45157970346184,"sku":"Abba 11","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/1399\/0978\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f6201cfe-0f84-44d5-9a63-e8f3236e1803.jpg?v=1785693615","url":"https:\/\/oakbrookwoodturningsupply.com\/products\/abba-6","provider":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}