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Goncalo Alves Pen Blanks

$1.50 ea.

 

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Goncalo Alves Pen Blanks

Turn your own beautiful pens that will make your family and friends smile. Using these hand-sorted pen blanks from Woodworkers Source means you get only the highest quality blanks that are cut square from premium kiln dried lumber.

Why Choose Goncalo Alves?
Experience the raw power of Goncalo Alves - its glass-like finish and durability make it a standout choice for impressive projects. Crafting with this wood is a thrilling challenge, yielding stunning results that defy expectations and bring untamed beauty to your finished project!

What Size Is This?
Thickness 3/4" (≈ 3/4" approx)
Width 3/4"
Length 6"
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"

About Goncalo Alves (Astronium fraxinifolium)

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Weight

6.42

lbs /Bd. Ft.
79.33% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

2250

Janka Rating
74.42% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.91

Specific Gravity
42.19% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Average 5/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
V. Fine 2/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Easy 1/10
Red Oak

map of where Goncalo Alves tree grows
Goncalo Alves is an exotic wood from Latin America

Experience the raw power of Goncalo Alves - its glass-like finish and durability make it a standout choice for impressive projects. Crafting with this wood is a thrilling challenge, yielding stunning results that defy expectations and bring untamed beauty to your finished project!

color of Goncalo Alves
Color Range
Light butterscotch brown to reddish brown with blackish brown streaks.
the Goncalo Alves tree
What's The Tree Like?
Grows to a height of 100 feet with a long straight trunk about 36" in diameter.
other names for Goncalo Alves
Other Names
Bois de zebra, Bossona, Bototo, Coubaril, Gateado, Gomavel, Goncalo alves, Guarabu bata, Guarabu, encirado, Guarabu rajado, Gusanero, Jejuira, Kingwood, Locustwood, Muiracatiara, Mura, Muira, Muiraquatiara, Mura, Rajado branco, Red astronium, Robel gatea, Tigerwood
uses for Goncalo Alves
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, tool handles, bowls, desks, marine construction, small accessories.
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February 1st, 2012
Chet
Crestwood Ky Usa
Pen blanks
I turn a lot of pens and until recently all were on line from about 3 other vendors. All were ok products and one order ago I ordered from Woodworkerssource. None matched the quality nor price. I just received my second order of 17 and they are of equal quality. You guys have all of my pen blank business. Great job well done. I have always been happy with your company.
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