Jelutong Carving Blank 16x8x2"

Jelutong Carving Blank — 16" × 8" × 2" (406mm × 203mm × 51mm)

Dyera costulata

Jelutong is a fine-grained, lightweight softwood native to Southeast Asia and one of the most popular timbers for hand carving and whittling. Its exceptionally uniform texture and straight grain make it ideal for intricate detail work, figure carving, and relief carving alike.

Workability

• Very easy to work with both hand and machine tools
• Cuts cleanly with minimal tearout, holding crisp detail
• Takes paint, stain, and finish well due to its fine, even texture
• Low density makes it comfortable for extended hand-carving sessions
• Glues and nails without difficulty

Blank Details

• Size: 16" × 8" × 2" (406mm × 203mm × 51mm)
• Skim planed faces for a clean, flat surface ready to work
• Please note: skimmed thickness is slightly under 2" / 51mm