Elm Circular Discs
Ulmus spp. principally U. Procera Air and kiln dried
All dimensions shown are in inches (diameter x thickness).
Good elm trees are rare in the south now so we have bought in more kiln dried, prime Scottish planks yet again.
Pricey, but worth it we think.
A favourite with turners for its strong grain and colour - brown heartwood running out to
pale sap in English elm and brown throughout with green streaks in Dutch elm - the timber
is coarse grained and slightly tough to work. The elm we sell can be either.
Blanks might contain some clusters of pippy knots or ingrown bark.
Despite the tough grain, this timber is a favourite with turners for bowl and spindle work, being one
of our darkest timbers and working to a deep, rich satin finish with oils or a high gloss with lacquers.
As with other open grained woods like False Acacia, Ash, Sweet Chestnut and Oak,
a shellac (spirit) sanding sealer followed with a soft paste wax also produces an excellent finish.