{"product_id":"pen-turning-blanks-timber-ash-us","title":"Pen Turning Blanks –  Timber - American Ash - US","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Ash (\u003cem\u003eFraxinus americana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a timber with real personality — bold, open grain, strong figure, and a colour palette that runs from creamy white sapwood through to warm pale brown heartwood with subtle olive or grey undertones. It’s the kind of blank that produces a pen with a distinctly natural, organic feel — honest craftsmanship in a material that’s worked by hand for centuries, from tool handles to baseball bats and fine furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur American Ash pen blanks are pre-cut and lathe-ready, sourced from North American hardwood suppliers. Whether you’re drawn to its clean, contemporary aesthetic or its satisfying weight and workability on the lathe, Ash is a dependable and rewarding choice for pen makers of any skill level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: American Ash (\u003cem\u003eFraxinus americana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Creamy white to warm pale brown with subtle olive or grey heartwood tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, open grain with strong natural figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut and lathe-ready — no prep required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with slimline, cigar, bolt action, fountain pen kits and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach blank is unique — grain, figure, and colour vary naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican Ash is a hard, dense timber that turns well and produces a clean, smooth surface. It responds beautifully to oil, wax, and CA finishes, and takes stains and dyes evenly — making it a versatile blank for pen makers who like to experiment. Strong, characterful, and built to last: a classic hardwood that delivers every time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arborean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52883048726757,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9726\/9221\/files\/USAsh1.jpg?v=1789509786","url":"https:\/\/arborean.com.au\/products\/pen-turning-blanks-timber-ash-us","provider":"Arborean","version":"1.0","type":"link"}