{"product_id":"pen-turning-blanks-timber-north-american-white-oak-us","title":"Pen Turning Blanks –  Timber - North American White Oak - US","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth American White Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus alba\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the great hardwoods of the world — strong, stable, and steeped in history. From wine barrels and ship timbers to fine furniture and flooring, White Oak has earned its reputation across centuries of use. Its warm light-brown to tan tones, straight grain, and distinctive ray fleck give it a timeless, natural character that translates beautifully into a pen — substantial, grounded, and built to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur North American White Oak pen blanks are pre-cut and lathe-ready, sourced from quality North American hardwood suppliers. Whether you’re drawn to its classic good looks or its rock-solid reliability on the lathe, White Oak is a blank that rewards patience with a result that feels genuinely built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: North American White Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus alba\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Warm light-brown to tan tones with golden ray fleck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight grain with distinctive medullary ray 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\u003eWhite Oak is a hard, dense timber that turns cleanly and finishes well with oil, wax, or CA. Its open grain takes stains evenly and its ray fleck becomes even more pronounced under a quality finish — rewarding pen makers who take the time to bring out the best in the wood. A classic timber, a classic pen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arborean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52883050627301,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9726\/9221\/files\/WhiteOak1.jpg?v=1789509570","url":"https:\/\/arborean.com.au\/products\/pen-turning-blanks-timber-north-american-white-oak-us","provider":"Arborean","version":"1.0","type":"link"}