{"product_id":"padauk-pen-blanks","title":"Padauk pen blanks","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"0efa3e85-7800-4aec-b55f-e6f81dc9536e\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-1\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4ecf5503-f010-41a4-a372-23f1e951e978-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1153b4c4-11e9-4605-8c71-5c9934bb9426\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"\u003ePadauk Pen Blanks (Premium Turning Stock)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"67\"\u003ePadauk pen blanks\u003c\/strong\u003e are a top choice for woodturners seeking bold color, durability, and smooth workability. Known for their vibrant reddish-orange hue, Padauk creates eye-catching, high-end writing instruments that stand out in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e🌳 Wood Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padauk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePterocarpus soyauxii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central \u0026amp; West Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange-red when freshly cut, deepening to a rich reddish-brown over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight to slightly interlocked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to coarse with natural luster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e✨ Why Choose Padauk for Pen Turning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eStriking Color Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e – Naturally vivid tone requires no stain\u003cbr data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eEasy to Turn\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cuts cleanly on lathe with minimal tear-out\u003cbr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eExcellent Stability\u003c\/strong\u003e – Holds shape well after drying\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eSmooth Finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Polishes beautifully with CA, oil, or friction polish\u003cbr data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eDurable Hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for long-lasting custom pens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e📏  Pen Blank Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e3\/4\" x 3\/4\" x 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e🔨 Best Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eHandmade wooden pens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eLuxury pen kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eSmall turning projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eGifts \u0026amp; 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