Mutumi Spindle Blank

Mutumi (Bridelia micrantha), also known as Mitzeerie or Coastal Redmilkwood, is a southern and East African hardwood that is well regarded among turners for its pleasant working properties and attractive appearance. Warm golden-brown to light reddish-brown with a fine, even grain, it turns cleanly on the lathe and finishes to a smooth, attractive surface — a reliable and rewarding timber that produces consistently pleasing results.

Mutumi is not a timber you'll find in every workshop, which makes it a genuinely interesting addition to any turning collection. Its approachable character and warm tones make it equally suited to beginners looking for a forgiving exotic species and experienced turners wanting something a little different on the lathe.

Wood Characteristics

• Species: Mutumi (Bridelia micrantha)
• Origin: Southern and East Africa
• Colour: Warm golden-brown to light reddish-brown
• Grain: Fine and even — generally straight, turning and finishing cleanly
• Hardness: Moderately hard — good durability with a pleasant weight
• Finish: Turns to a smooth, attractive surface; takes oils and lacquers well
• Workability: Turns well with sharp tools — a forgiving and rewarding species to work

Supplied

• Supplied dried and ready to turn
• Sizes are approximate and shown in inches (length × width × thickness)

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