Wood ID & pricing assistance

[mike4066]

My neighbor gave me a few blanks that her husband had before he passed 2004. She's been holding onto them for her son, but let me have some and a few kits.

I told her I'd do some research and give her a fair price for the pieces I took... Most of them are your typical exotics, but there are a few im unsure of and was hoping you guys could help.

The first one I have no idea what it is. The blank is stabalized, yellow in color and has some deep eyes in the burl.

The last two I don't know anything about them or what they might be worth. I will say that they look amazing.

 

[1080Wayne]

Suspect the last two might be Cambodian rosewood . Don`t know the value , but I personally wouldn`t quibble @ 10-15 each .

 

[KenV]

9236 was a craft supply marking. I have some in inventory with that style of marking from them

The bottom pair could be several things, from a redwood burl (light weight) to one of the Aussie burls. Flat rate minimum $10 and up to "generous to a widow".

 

[Skie_M]

First three pics are the same blank, I believe ... looks like a clear stabilized buckeye burl.

Last two are both Cambodian ... some type of burl, and you're right, they're very pretty.

Depending on the pen kits you picked up from her, I would say you owe her between 25 and 50 bucks.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

nah, a couple of bucks per blank is more than generous!

 

[GaryMGg]

Given the last two are taped together and marked Cambodian, I'd guess either Rosewood or Amboyna burl.
You'll know if it's amboyna by the aroma--think of roses.
It's not a really high quality looking burl. I'd estimate about $5.00 - $7.00 per blank; more if you just want to help her out. :wink:
The end grain on the 3rd picture suggest a maple burl to me.