IECAP LLC Desert Ironwood Pen Blanks – Size 6 1/4 x 7/8 x 7/8 in, Pack of 5 – Exotic Hardwood Wood Blanks for Pen Making & Pen Turning Supplies – Natural Wood Blank for Woodturning, Carving & Handles

these are nice looking turning blanks. The 5 I got had some variance in grain patterns and color distribution, with 2 having a wavy pattern to the gain lines and more dark wood, one mostly light wood with few dark lines in it and the last two mostly straight grain with a good mix of fine dark lines to the lighter wood. As blanks sold without a specific grain pattern this was a good selection. As for measurements, well its raw wood so I'm happy if its reasonably close to the nominal size - that said my blanks were all within 0.5mm of 22mm or about 1/64" to 1/32" from 7/8". None were truly square with one side a bit under or over the other, but that is something easy to fix on a table saw, and quite normal for blanks that I've bought all over the place. I was happy to find blanks in the 7/8" size as many of my projects need a slightly bigger blank than the 3/4 size that is common, but don't need 1.5" that is often the next size you find. I've used three of these to make reel seats for fishing rods one fly rod and two size 17 spinning seats, one of the last two is going to become a shop pencil. at about $4 each shipped they are a reasonable price for an uncommonly found wood, and I'll likely be back for more.

Great product. Great service!

This wood surprised me! The thickness, and density of the wood is perfect. The blanks are longer than most, which is good! I didn’t think they were that figured until turning. Will be buying again!

I have made hundreds of wood pens without any problems (including some VERY hard ebonys). I thought I'd give these blanks a try. The first one split in half when I tried to drill the center hole. The next one had the end split off as I was drilling the center hole stepping up in 1mm increments. The third one I got the center hole drilled but the blank split the wood when I was about half way through the turning process. I'm afraid I may have gotten a bad batch of blanks.

A single blank had a crack running through it in my order. It was still usable I just had to turn it down a little thinner, I used that as the practice piece. Other than that the rest were amazing. The wood is so dense and heavy it will impress people with the weight of it. I made some little handles for tools in a musket cleaning kit as a present and the recipient loved them.

I have never worked with ironwood these blanks look amazing. Can't wait to turn them.

I made pens out of these the grain almost looks like fire burning and flickering. i especially liked that all five were useable.

These came out beautifully, and were surprisingly easy to turn on a small pen lathe,