Help ID wood

[Chris P]

Hello everyone. I am new to pen turning. I have turned 10 of 15 slim line pens and pencils. I have gotten my blanks from grab bags from Rockler and woodcraft. I need help identifying this wood.

 

[1080Wayne]

Lauan ??? Light weight , medium or heavy ? Need picture of sanded end grain .

 

[Chris P]

Hi Wayne, I didn't even think it might be Lauan. It is light weight. A little splintery when I was turning it. I haven't sanded it yet. I will take a picture after I sand it before I finish it.

 

[1080Wayne]

End grain of lauan will have fairly large open pores .Just happened to glance up at a bifold closet door made from it after looking at your picture .

 

[jttheclockman]

Could be African Mahogany or any of the species in the mahogany family.

 

[tomas]

Could be Lyptus. It looks and works like mahogany.

Tomas

 

[robutacion]

It looks like Meranti to me

Cheers
George