648 - Fiddleback Marri

648 - Fiddleback Marri

Marri is a Western Australian hardwood from the wild forests of the far South West, the only region in the world where it grows. Fiddleback figure only appears in some Marri, and these blanks are cut from pieces that carry it. The figure runs as tight ripples across the grain, and once sanded and finished it catches the light and seems to move as the pen turns in your hand.

Fiddleback grain changes direction constantly, so sharp tools and light finishing cuts give the cleanest surface and help avoid tear out. Marri also commonly carries dark gum veins, which are a natural feature of the species and should be expected in some blanks. Most makers work them into the character of the finished piece. If a gum vein feels soft or crumbly during turning, thin CA wicked into it will firm it up before final sanding.

Features

• Rippled fiddleback figure with a shimmer that shifts in the light
• Golden to reddish brown tones that polish to a rich, lustrous finish
• Native Western Australian timber, sustainably sourced
• Supplied dry and ready to turn (not enclosed in wax)
• Ideal for pens, small turnings, and feature inlays

Specifications

• Approx. dimensions: 20mm x 20mm x 120mm
• Species: Marri, Corymbia calophylla
• Supplied dry and ready to turn

Note: As a natural timber, colour, strength of figure, and the presence of gum veins will vary from blank to blank. Each piece is unique and full of character.