Pau Rosa Spindle Blank

Pau Rosa (Swartzia fistuloides), also known as African Pau Rosa or Urauna, is a striking Central African hardwood that earns its name from its warm, rosy-pink to salmon tones — a colour that is genuinely unusual in the world of timber and immediately catches the eye. Dense and hard with a fine, even grain, it turns beautifully on the lathe and polishes to a naturally lustrous surface that showcases its distinctive colour to full effect.

Pau Rosa is a wood that surprises and delights — the warmth of its colour combined with its excellent working properties make it a standout choice for spindle work, whether for tool handles, finials, wands, or any turned piece where character and colour matter.

Wood Characteristics

• Species: Pau Rosa (Swartzia fistuloides)
• Origin: Central Africa
• Colour: Warm rosy-pink to salmon, sometimes with subtle darker streaking
• Grain: Straight to slightly interlocked with a fine, even texture
• Hardness: Hard and dense — excellent durability with a satisfying weight
• Finish: Turns to a naturally lustrous surface; takes oils and lacquers beautifully
• Workability: Turns well with sharp tools; the fine grain rewards careful sanding for a superb finish

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.