Kingwood

Blank Name:

Kingwood

Blank specie:

Dalbergia Cearensis

What did you like, or dislike about the blank:

Beautiful coloration and prominent grain pattern

Blank needs be stabilized?:

No

Wood known to be hazardous to touch or skin?:

Related to the rosewood family, so I would say possibly.

Wood particles or dust known be hazardous to inhale?:

Related to the rosewood family, so I would say possibly.

Tool you would recommend to use with? (gauge, carbide cutter tool, flap sander, etc.):

I used roughing gouge and round nose scraper

Any special care for drilling?:

No

Any special care for sanding (Dry/Wet, slow speed)?:

No

Finish used?:

CA

Any problems when applying it?:

No

Any problems after Blank finished (ex. cracks,cloudy, dull finish ...?, or during assembly):

No

Used polishing or buffing?:

None needed with my CA finish

Additional information you like to add:

Comes from a fairly small tree, so it is not extremely common.

Main/Initial Contributor: VampMN (VM)

Other Contributors: MatthewZS (MZ)