Chacate Preto Spindle Blank

A premium spindle blank crafted from Chacate Preto (Guibourtia conjugata), a prized Mozambican hardwood closely related to African Blackwood. Highly regarded by woodturners for its deep, lustrous colouring, fine grain, and exceptional finishing qualities — Chacate Preto produces turned work of outstanding elegance and character.

Wood Characteristics

• Colour: Deep reddish-brown to near-black with darker streaking — rich, dark, and dramatic
• Grain: Fine and straight to slightly interlocked with a smooth, dense texture
• Hardness: Very hard and dense — excellent durability and a luxurious, substantial feel
• Finish: Polishes to an outstanding, almost glass-like lustre — one of the finest finishing timbers available
• Workability: Turns superbly with sharp tools; the fine, dense grain rewards careful, steady cuts

Natural wood — colour, grain, and figuring will vary between blanks. Images are representative.