Premium Purpleheart Turning Blank

It’s rare to find high-quality turning wood with these dimensions! We have a limited quantity of Purpleheart Platter Blanks in the dimensions below. These blanks are 2” thick, with a wide circumference for you to carve something large and exceptional. This blank has already been kiln dried and is ready to be "turned" into your next great project! 

Purpleheart is a colour shifter to be sure. When freshly cut, it’s a greyish, purply brown colour but after some time it becomes the eggplant colour we all recognize. Further exposure to UV turns it dark brown with a hint of purple. Not known for its easy workability, Purpleheart can dull tools moderately and can become gummy if cutters are dull or causing too much heat. 

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Dimensions may vary +/- 1/4" as we often prefer to lightly skip dress the turning blanks to reveal grain & colour.

We recommend using Honey Bee's Natural Wood Cream for a long lasting and food safe finish. Made with only 2 ingredients - pure beeswax and 100% food grade mineral oil - this soft paste is easy to spread and will protect and enhance the natural beauty of your woodturning project.