Redwood "Black" - Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply
Redwood "Black" - Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply

Redwood "Black"

Regular price $9.00 Sale

2 x 2 x 7.5 to the wayne

Redwood – Premium North American Softwood

Rich Color, Natural Beauty & Exceptional Workability

Redwood is a legendary North American softwood prized for its rich reddish-brown heartwood, fine straight grain, and outstanding natural resistance to decay. Native to the Pacific Coast of the United States, Redwood is renowned for its stability, lightweight strength, and beautiful natural luster, making it a favorite among woodworkers, woodturners, and artisans.

Its warm color and smooth texture make Redwood an excellent choice for premium woodworking projects. It machines, turns, sands, and finishes with ease, producing elegant pieces with a silky-smooth surface and timeless appeal. Whether you're crafting custom pens, bottle stoppers, knife handles, decorative turnings, ornaments, or specialty woodworking projects, Redwood offers exceptional beauty and reliable performance.

Every Redwood blank displays unique grain patterns and warm natural tones, ensuring each finished creation is truly one of a kind.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Sequoia sempervirens

Family: Cupressaceae

Origin: Coastal California and southwestern Oregon, USA

Common & Trade Names

Redwood

Coast Redwood

California Redwood

Coastal Redwood

Key Characteristics

Rich reddish-brown heartwood

Pale cream to white sapwood

Straight, even grain

Fine, uniform texture

Lightweight yet stable

Naturally resistant to decay and insects

Excellent natural luster

Easy to machine and finish

Workability

Redwood is highly regarded for its outstanding workability. It cuts, turns, and sands effortlessly while producing clean details and smooth finishes. It readily accepts oils, waxes, lacquer, and CA finishes, enhancing the wood's warm color and natural beauty.

Ideal Uses

Pen blanks

Bottle stoppers

Knife handles

Woodturning projects

Decorative boxes

Ornaments

Inlays

Carvings

Fine woodworking

Custom gifts

Health & Safety Information

Redwood dust may cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals. Although adverse reactions are uncommon, proper dust collection, eye protection, and a NIOSH-approved respirator are recommended when cutting, sanding, or turning Redwood.

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