Wanted I need a banyon tree blank

[Joebobber]

Hey guys n gals,
I am in desperate need of 1 or 2 banyon pen blanks. Or point me to where i can get some nice looking stuff. I can pay cash money via PayPal or trade.

Thanks

 

[KenB259]

I found some here https://www.advantagelumber.com/turning/banyan/

 

[Fine Engineer]

I bought some Eucalyptus from them and was pleased with the wood and the transaction, if that helps any.

 

[Joebobber]

Thanks guys i will get some from the above listed place.

edit: Not sure but that link the wood they have is cuban laurel and banyan comes up empty... are they the same thing? I guess google here i come!

Edit: they ARE the same thing! However i only need a pen blank and this place only has them in turning blanks. But if no one has any then i can cut up a blank. Thanks for the help!

 

[KenB259]

Thanks guys i will get some from the above listed place.

edit: Not sure but that link the wood they have is cuban laurel and banyan comes up empty... are they the same thing? I guess google here i come!

Edit: they ARE the same thing! However i only need a pen blank and this place only has them in turning blanks. But if no one has any then i can cut up a blank. Thanks for the help!

On the site it says that wood is known by different names, Cuban Laurel being one.

 

[Joebobber]

Ok so nope that won't work. To order a 2x2x12 blank is only $6. However its almost $30 to ship it. I just need 1 pen blank if anyone can help I'd appreciate it.

Ken- yeah i saw that when i went back in. The cookies thing was covering it and i just went straight into buy online instead of scrolling all the way down. But a quick google search got me the answer too.

 

[KenB259]

Ok so nope that won't work. To order a 2x2x12 blank is only $6. However its almost $30 to ship it. I just need 1 pen blank if anyone can help I'd appreciate it.

Ken- yeah i saw that when i went back in. The cookies thing was covering it and i just went straight into buy online instead of scrolling all the way down. But a quick google search got me the answer too.

I see this on Ebay, not sure if Chinese Banyan is the same stuff.

 

[Joebobber]

Yeah I checked Ebay and found some bigger pieces that I would need to cut down. Seems like a waste for a pen blank