{"product_id":"tamarind-spindle-blank","title":"Tamarind Spindle Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eTamarind (\u003cem\u003eTamarindus indica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a wonderfully characterful tropical hardwood that is as visually interesting as it is satisfying to turn. Native to tropical Africa and widely cultivated across Asia and the Americas, the blanks we stock are cut from the pale, creamy-white sapwood — clean, bright, and smooth, with an almost ivory quality that makes it a striking and somewhat unusual choice for the lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome pieces display attractive spalting, adding dramatic dark zone lines and bold figuring that contrasts beautifully against the pale background — turning what is already an interesting timber into something genuinely eye-catching. Dense and hard, Tamarind turns cleanly and polishes to a lovely smooth surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamarind (\u003cem\u003eTamarindus indica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Africa, Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white to pale yellow — clean and bright with an almost ivory quality; some pieces show bold dark spalting lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally straight to slightly interlocked with a fine, even texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hard and dense — excellent durability and a substantial feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns to a smooth, attractive surface; takes oils and lacquers well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns well with sharp tools; rewards careful sanding for a clean, crisp finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpalting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some blanks display dramatic dark zone lines — each spalted piece is entirely unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied dried and ready to turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes are approximate and shown in inches (length × width × thickness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural wood — colour, grain, and spalting will vary between blanks. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"12x1.5x1.5","offer_id":58133897871705,"sku":null,"price":4.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/IMG-4030.heic?v=1779699149","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/tamarind-spindle-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}