{"product_id":"xylia-spindle-blank","title":"Xylia Spindle Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eXylia (\u003cem\u003eXylia xylocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as \u003cstrong\u003ePyinkado\u003c\/strong\u003e or Indian Ironwood, is a remarkable Southeast Asian hardwood with a well-earned reputation for exceptional hardness and durability. Rich reddish-brown to dark brown with an interlocked grain that can produce an attractive ribbon or wavy figure, it is a timber of real substance — dense, heavy, and deeply satisfying to work when the tools are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePyinkado has long been prized in its native Burma and India for heavy construction and engineering applications — a testament to its extraordinary toughness. On the lathe, that same density translates into a timber that rewards patience and precision with a beautifully smooth, lustrous surface and a finished piece that carries real weight and presence. It is not a common species in UK turning circles, which makes it a genuinely distinctive addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xylia \/ Pyinkado (\u003cem\u003eXylia xylocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma (Myanmar), India, Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich reddish-brown to dark brown, often deepening with age and exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interlocked — can display attractive ribbon or wavy figure on worked surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally hard and very dense — one of the hardest timbers from the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns to a smooth, lustrous surface; takes oils and lacquers well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turns well with very sharp tools; the extreme density demands care and patience — dust precautions recommended\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 figuring will vary between blanks. Images are representative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"12x1.5x1.5","offer_id":58134072099161,"sku":null,"price":4.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/IMG-4033.heic?v=1779701540","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/xylia-spindle-blank","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}