Plum Wood for Woodturning and Carving
Plum Wood for Woodturning and Carving
Plum wood is a prized European species known for its reddish tones with purple hues, fine grain and dense texture. With a density between 610 and 630 kg/m³, it strikes a good balance between stability, precision and workability for both turning and carving.
Botanically known as Prunus domestica and native to Europe, it responds well to sharp tools and achieves smooth, glossy finishes. It’s perfect for turned handles, decorative bowls, jewelry boxes or small detailed pieces. Our store offers detail chisels, natural oils and fine abrasives to help you make the most of this compact and expressive wood.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Prunus domestica
- Origin: Europe
- Density: 610–630 kg/m³
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Description: Set of 5 mini gouges for lathe of 258 mm length, with 100 mm blade, wooden handle and HSS steel blade.
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Description of Velcro Sandpaper 400 grit - Woodturning, 1.5m Roll
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$10.88
Description of Rainbow Pink Wax 50g Chestnut
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Dimensions: (550/570x215/230x4,5 mm)x2
Botanical Name: Terminalia Tomentosa
Origin: India
Density: 855 kg/m3
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Dimensions: 190x70x28 mm
Origin: Africa
Botanical Name: Diospyros crassiflora Hiern.
Density: 1030-1050 kg/m3
Description: Traditionally, it is common to define this species as the one that has the blackest color, although it may have white veins. In addition to being used in various instruments fingerboards, bridges, it is also used in wind...
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Dimensions: 150x100x76 mm
Botanical Name: Cedrela odorata.
Origin: Brasil
Density: 450-600kg/m3
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Botanical Name: Machaerium scleroxylon.
Origin: South american
Density: 940kg/m3
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Dimensions: 80x40x40 mm
Botanical Name: Diospyros crassiflora hiern
Origin: Central and Western Africa.
Density: 1030-1050 Kg/m3
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Dimensions: 190x45x11 mm
Origin: Africa
Botanical Name: Diospyros crassiflora Hiern.
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