Leadwood Bottle Stopper Blank

Leadwood is one of the hardest and heaviest timbers in the world — a true prestige species for the discerning woodturner. Its fine, interlocked grain and rich warm-brown to reddish-brown tones deepen beautifully with finishing, producing a bottle stopper of exceptional weight and presence. The density that makes Leadwood so demanding to work is exactly what makes the finished piece so impressive — solid, smooth, and built to last a lifetime.

Pre-cut to bottle stopper blank size and ready for the lathe — simply mount, turn, and finish.

Wood Characteristics:
Species: Leadwood (Combretum imberbe)
Origin: Southern Africa
Colour: Warm brown to reddish-brown, darkening with age and finish
Grain: Fine, interlocked
Finish: Turns and polishes to an outstanding, lustrous result
Workability: Very hard — sharp tools and a steady hand rewarded with exceptional results

Supplied Size (approx): 45 × 45 × 70mm

Sold individually. Ends waxed to minimise moisture loss. Supplied dried and ready to turn.