{"product_id":"bimble-box-call-block-1","title":"Bimble Box Call Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.40 x 1.40 x 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense, Durable \u0026amp; Beautifully Figured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBimble Box is a premium Australian hardwood valued for its exceptional hardness, stability, and attractive golden-brown to medium brown heartwood. Native to the dry woodlands of eastern Australia, Bimble Box is known for its fine texture, subtle grain patterns, and excellent turning characteristics, making it a favorite among woodturners, pen makers, and fine woodworking artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dense structure allows Bimble Box to machine cleanly, hold crisp details, and polish to a smooth, satin-like finish. The wood's natural durability and understated elegance make it an excellent choice for custom pens, knife handles, bottle stoppers, duck calls, game calls, decorative turnings, and heirloom-quality woodworking projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Bimble Box blank offers unique grain and warm natural tones, ensuring every finished creation is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Eucalyptus populnea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Myrtaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Queensland and New South Wales, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u0026amp; Trade Names\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBimble Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoplar Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox Eucalyptus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueensland Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden-brown to medium brown heartwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale cream sapwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight to slightly interlocked grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, even texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh density and hardness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent dimensional stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate natural luster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable and wear resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBimble Box machines, turns, and sands well with sharp tools. Its dense grain allows for excellent detail retention and a smooth finish. The wood readily accepts oils, waxes, friction polish, lacquer, and CA finishes, enhancing its warm color and natural figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBimble Box wood dust may cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Some individuals may experience allergic reactions when exposed to eucalyptus dust. Always use proper dust collection, wear a NIOSH-approved respirator, eye protection, and ensure adequate workshop ventilation during machining and sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCITES Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBimble Box (Eucalyptus populnea) is not listed under the CITES Appendices.\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 and game calls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative bowls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodturning projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarvings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine woodworking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurniture accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBimble Box, Bimble Box wood, Bimble Box wood blanks, Bimble Box pen blanks, Bimble Box turning blanks, Eucalyptus populnea, Poplar Box, Australian hardwood, Australian eucalyptus, exotic hardwood, premium hardwood blanks, pen making wood, woodturning blanks, turning wood, knife handle wood, bottle stopper blanks, duck call blanks, game call blanks, cue making wood, woodworking supplies, artisan woodworking, fine woodworking, hardwood turning stock, exotic wood for pens, custom woodworking, natural hardwood blanks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45157942952136,"sku":"Bimble box 2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/1399\/0978\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9cfaab60-fad3-4fdf-87e1-1b6d7e18a2c4.jpg?v=1785681524","url":"https:\/\/oakbrookwoodturningsupply.com\/products\/bimble-box-call-block-1","provider":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}