How to Make Wood Rings With a Dremel

You don't need to invest in a lot of expensive tools to make something fun! In this video I carve some rings with nothing but a Dremel 4300 rotary tool. I think they make a great gift idea, and I highly recommend giving it a try.
Most Dremel carving projects are very budget friendly past the initial cost of the Dremel, so having one is a great resource to make some meaningful gifts for others (as long as you have the patience). Check out the rest of the channel for more Dremel projects!
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Wear a mask, eye protection, and hearing protection, and consult your tools' manuals prior to using them to ensure safety. This video is for my insta @logscarvingclub.
If you're looking for more wood carving designs and videos, I recommend watching the video where I carve a greek paddle with a Dremel 4300. I use Walnut, Poplar, and Epoxy! The epoxy was a hassle but came out really cool.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I didn't mention it in the video, but please like, comment, or subscribe if you enjoyed this video! It helps out the channel a lot. I'm putting out weekly videos that mainly focus on Dremel wood carving if you would like to check them out. Thanks for watching!

[@andyop5301]

Hi. Only just discovered your videos. May I ask what is the cutting bit you use in the dremel. Thanks

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@andyop5301 dremel 561 multipurpose cutting bit

[@billybatchelor2863]

Subed I haven't got my dremmel yet but I've been searching for tips,how to's You're the speed I like. Thanku for not rushing through.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@billybatchelor2863 thank you!

[@jimhutchinson865]

I agree with your thought that you should get a lathe. There is so much one can produce using one of those that it is truly worth the expense. And remember you can turn small items on a large lathe, but you can't turn large items on a small lathe. However, your work is lovely.

[@rangerlcfc]

I work at a hardwood timber supplier and mill. I have access to SOOOO much free high grade wood. I live in a flat. This is a PERFECT hobby for me

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Im jealous! I often have a hard time getting the pieces I want for a project.

[@rangerlcfc]

@@LogsCarvingClub id love to send you some little blocks of offcuts but the shipping would be immense 😂

[@brockfuller3515]

Finally, something I can do.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Tell me about it, it’s hard to find videos that aren’t either super beginner or expert level

[@brockfuller3515]

I looked at how good your other videos are, ima subscribe now. Make more good videos!

[@brockfuller3515]

Hurray! I am now the 655 subscriber

[@eranbroide3003]

Look at this video too kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSWfoCMqLx1paM It is a different method using bent wood and a little more difficult but its doable with no power tools needed.

[@audilol9845]

Ya I get you.

[@tristanlightning7212]

If anyone is have the same problem with a bulging after mounting on the drum sander this will help. The bulge happened because the tape was not applied uniformly causing the ring to be off center and thus out of round when sanded. To avoid this take care when rapping the sader not to fold over any of the layers of tap and try to use as few strips as possible.

[@nightstringers]

My grandfather was a wood worker he made just about everything in the early 1900's. He was dead way before I was born. I have always loved woodworking and didn't know about his passion til I was older . He made wooden bracelets. He also made a few violins. Hell he even made a few of his own tools.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

That’s so cool!

[@nightstringers]

@@LogsCarvingClub yeah and now I'm a photographer by trade it turns out he was a photographer as well

[@snowlizard9075]

I just got a Dremel for Christmas, definitely going to be coming back to your channel for more instructional videos.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Glad to hear!

[@Mr._Lister_The_Sister_Phister]

One thing ive found helpful: when wrapping the sanding drum with tape (i prefer electrical tape since it grips well), do so with the screw on top of the drum REMOVED. Once you have your ring snug on the drum, insert the screw and tighten as you normally would. This of course will slightly compress the rubber and thus it will become slightly wider at its equator. In other words, it will really lock the ring in place extra tight.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

That’s a great idea! I’ll try it out. Thinking of making an updated video that’s more refined

[@aaronclark7356]

Wise words from Mr. Lister the sister phister lmaoooo

[@darshinimalukar3246]

Thankyou, amazing video. Learned alot and thankyou for talking through your process. The bit with the tape was really cool

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you so much!

[@paulafox30]

Love the dark wood one. Love the pattern the grain of the wood gives.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I agree! Exotic woods always make things more interesting

[@yume5441]

i got this as an ad and i watched it all the way through lol something about it was just so calming and comfy mew subscriber for sure !

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@josephhemel3]

Great video. I like the way you worked through the little glitches you had. Very informative.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Joseph!

[@kayleighb2007]

I've just made my first ring with the help from this video. Thank you!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Great to hear Kayleigh! Hope it was fun

[@thomasafrica9724]

Amazing vid! This is gonna be one of the only crafting vids that I'm actually gonna try out :)

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Thomas! I’d love to see the final product!

[@puzzlering1]

Thank you, another great interesting and informative video, I will definitely have a go at this. Take care Sam

[@LogsCarvingClub]

My pleasure!

[@neilrazdan1457]

You don't have to cut the piece to make it flat. Just hold it vertically over sandpaper and lower it down till it aligns with pencil mark. The Dremel Workstation would be an excellent tool to have in this situation. You have great idea ! Thanx for sharing.

[@gustavcarlsson6090]

This is great! Thanks for the tutorial. I really like how you talk through your process. It's really helpful. I'm definitely a new subscriber. Cheers Gus

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks Gus!

[@confusedangrypomeranian5733]

Can I use pine

[@steeki2518]

@@confusedangrypomeranian5733 whatewer u want

[@jinxjuice]

I just bought a Dremel 3000 kit from Costco & I can't wait to try my hand at some of these awesome projects myself. You've got a lot of patience & talent which makes you successful with your work. Great job brotha! 👍Subscribed ✅

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you so much Kevin! Good luck, and let me know how it goes

[@malinliljeblad8875]

Same here!

[@jessicaj.1011]

I’m hoping to get into wood crafting & this video was great to watch. Very nice rings.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Jessica!

[@harrymcalister480]

"maybe I should get a lathe. We'll see what we can do." The words of a true DIY man

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Gotta do what you gotta do!

[@c.dreadz9197]

Love it! Please keep posting 🙏❤️

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you so much!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

Awesome video!!! Thanks for the great ideas!!!

[@Burrrr6969]

Something easy like this will help build my confidence hell yeah thank you

[@LogsCarvingClub]

That’s great to hear! Good luck!

[@seangough7098]

Super cool idea brother. Really enjoyed watching that

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Sean

[@bradkendall9551]

Just bought my first rotary tool the other day. 100% beginner at wood working and this WILL be my first project. Doing this tomorrow! Thanks for the idea Logan!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks brad! Let me know how it goes!

[@bradkendall9551]

@@LogsCarvingClub hey Logan. Thanks for reaching out. It's going slow lol I like it so far tho. ButI've gotten to play with it 3 or 4 times. Covid went thru my house and we all got it. I had it the worst. 3 straight weeks. Glad it's over. So I'm going to start looking into more now. I'm 100% beginner at it tho. Someone bought me a wood burning set and I love that. Thought of a couple things I'd like to make with both of then and then bought the dremel. I hope that I can be as good as you one day. Kendall

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@bradkendall9551 that sounds tough! Glad you’re well now though. Good luck with the project!

[@bradkendall9551]

@@LogsCarvingClub yessir. It was bad for a bit. Worse for me watching my kids go thru it than going thru it myself. But we're all better now.

[@eric.brooks]

I wouldn't call it woodworking. Don't get me wrong, this is nice work. But using a Dremel for everything is not woodworking. Instead think saws, squares, joints, and planes. Building things, not reductively shaping things. Wood carving is more apt for this sort of activity. But even that usually involves a few hand sharpened tools and at least one or two drops of sweat. But I'm just being pedantic. Cheers all, glad you're better after the COVID wave. And thanks for the video.

[@winter.coffee]

This is perfect, thx a lot From Egypt✌️

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@dennisx4705]

Keep up the good work man! Subbed and looking forward for what else you got in stored. :)

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@karenheaverlo6454]

Wow those are beautiful

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you so much!

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

I really like these. Good job!!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@ballofclay13]

That was completely Bad Ass, Thanks for the very informative video. I now know what I'm going to do with a certain block of wood in my shop.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@vladthelad9130]

Amazing video. This helps me understand the parts of my dremel so maybe i could put it to more use than just messing with random sticks i find

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Glad it helped! Messing with random sticks sounds fun too though

[@kevo1978]

These are great. I am going to attempt one myself

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Great to hear! Let me know how it goes

[@ajrowe5845]

"Uhhh maybe I should buy a Lathe" lmao love that moment.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Haha thank you aj

[@briannordin1]

Thanks for the tips! Good video!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Glad it was helpful Brian! Thanks for commenting!

[@smithhomestead1589]

Sweet am going to try never thought of doing it.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Great!

[@lauramosely9594]

enjoyed the video. Awsome job.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Laura!

[@Alchemist09]

I see this was posted a year ago and I hope you've grown in your craft. I'll check out your other videos when I get a chance, the thumbnails look pretty awesome of the carvings!! Some things I've done differently when making my wooden rings is coating them in CA glue (I didn't think to use oil) to "weather proof" them and sanding them smooth. I would sand to 2000 before the glue to get all the scratch marks out first. I used all kinds of wood so I had to coat some to protect from skin irritation and skin discoloring (mainly cocobola and ebony gaboon). I broke a lot from wearing them to work and at home to see how long they lasted (usually not long at all) so I started making ring blanks from different materials so sometimes the wood would be the core or on the outside. Just a suggestion, maybe find a strong material to use as a core and you can make the wood thinner and it will last a lot longer. I'm about to make a couple of rings from olive wood with a titanium core and maybe an inlay depending on how it looks. If I can record it I'll post a video😁

[@LogsCarvingClub]

That’s some really good advice! Can you let me know how the titanium goes? I’d be curious to see that. I agree the rings don’t last long without any inlay. I’ll have to get some CA glue to try that out. Thanks David!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

My pleasure! Thank you.

[@ShannonFord1977]

This is awesome 👏🏻

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@tiannaclue5924]

Really good video 😊👍🏾

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@spearphish4life]

Your videos are great I'm learning a lot about using a Dremel. It's difficult to some times see things then it goes into the time lapse. If you did 15 seconds at regular speed of using the Dremel with the attachment so newbies like me can see how it's being used that would be awesome.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Sorry about that! I'm learning to edit as I go along. New videos have some more slowed down portions with less time lapse.

[@Itzagr0]

You can always slow the video down to 0.25 speed if needing to see how somethings done

[@lilithdablo5152]

So beautiful 💗💗💗

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!!

[@meat_dragon8834]

Gonna be making 3 matching sets of rings for me and my wife for Christmas. I'm using purpleheart. Black palm and Brazilian ebony. Can't wait to see how they turn out

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Cool! I’d love to see the final result

[@meat_dragon8834]

@@LogsCarvingClub I definitely try and record the process and post it on my channel

[@harpintn]

2 suggestions. 1. Use a hole saw on a drill to get the outside of the ring close to the finished diameter. 2. use a series of twist drills to get close to the inside diameter. You can then get your final sizes using the various Dremel bits for shaping, sanding and polishing. It will save you a lot of time and eating wood dust.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Good ideas! I was just using what I already had at the time.

[@Myrtuscommunis]

Good job! 👍 I have made also some rings, from Eucalyptus wood and Myrtle.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Cool! Eucalyptus sounds like a good material for rings. Maybe I’ll try

[@lekreator]

New sub from brazil! Nice work man ;)

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you so much!

[@M3Monica]

Thank you! Great video!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks for watching!

[@suecollins3246]

You have some _damn'_ good ideas!

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you so much!

[@lucianoiacoletti5725]

You made a good job

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@keylupveintisiete7552]

Awesome!

[@ms.chelleg2068]

That sanding was so satisfying 😅

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you! I agree 😄

[@hughtempleton8640]

Great video .

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@TimidBeastie]

This is a very helpful video, I thank you for it, your instructions/steps are very clear which is much appreciated I've had my dremel sitting around doing nothing and I've wanted to make my partner a ring, but I wasn't sure how I'd be able to do it, my brain just couldn't wrap around how to drill the hole, I imagine you could use a saw (in my case a coping saw) to cut most of the material away for the outside of the ring, I have a chunk of cherry wood stump that's been sitting around too, it's got enough material on it for me to practice since I'll be needing to practice lol

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I’m sure that will be a nice gift! I think handmade gifts are always more meaningful

[@jmh6896]

Nice job bro.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@melissamccoy5243]

Something different thanks for the video

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Glad you liked it!

[@michalblasik7907]

well done mate

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@MattandCamrynReact]

Found my next project 🙌

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Great!

[@NunchakuFlowTutorials]

grate video i know what im making with my dremel tomorrow

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Great!

[@christinaerskin1413]

Very nice 👍

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks! Appreciate it

[@rewamaorigurl]

Cool tip on how to turn the Drexel in to a lathe 👍🏽

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@rafaelramos1486]

simple and effective

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks!

[@sivagen300]

good work.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@KesB72]

Thank you! ❤

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Anytime!

[@larrymcnamara5518]

Thank you! Great rings and easy method.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks Larry!

[@danielmedina333]

great post.. really nice share

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Daniel!

[@AliF1903]

Good Job

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks!!

[@zebbastianclubberlang4413]

Well these were some darn good rings 🤩🤩 what about taking it to the carving part aswell 🤔😇👍🏻

[@LogsCarvingClub]

That’d be fun! Like a signet ring. I may make another ring video in the future since this one’s getting old

[@everythingeverett3021]

Thanks.

[@kekipark77]

very cool

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thanks Kevin!

[@lb8326]

Brilliant

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@natm7856]

Amazing vid almost 75K views !

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Woohoo!

[@robertb.3651]

You can cook the rings for 10-15 minutes in hot olive oil so you need no cooting and it's all natural. Great tutorial by the way, i will do the same rings with aluminium and copper or brass.....

[@LogsCarvingClub]

That’s a super interesting idea, I haven’t heard of that before. Have you tried it?

[@aqua1082]

I'm pretty sure you figured something out by now 😆. I use a caliper to measure all sides. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It's works. I also use a hole bit on my screw gun (drill) to get the circle as close as I can.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I agree there's easier methods, I just like drilling out the center as I did to limit the risk of the wood splitting and to get the sizing really exact. Other than that for the outside thickness I think it's fun when it's a little wonky (shows it's handmade).

[@CornDogCrafting-fo5pc]

Thats really gd m8 with a dremal i use a laith but will be trying to encorperate it... great viseo

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Right on! Thanks!

[@shoey64]

If you use a water base urethane on the lighter ring it will be more white. The oil base urethane you used will turn it more yellow. Just FYI. Great job.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@WakizashiSabre]

Thx for a video, I would just ask, would not be better for material management to use this wooden block for two rings? seems they fit there.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Probably! I just wanted to make one of each material though

[@troygoggans5495]

The video was quick and your voice was nice and calm. When taping the tape needs to be as wrapped as close to symmetrical as possible.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I may remake this video once I work out the issues I had, I don't make rings much anymore though.

[@sashonahaye1000]

Hi. I love you wood rings video. Can you make more jewelry wood items diy please.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Sure I can look into it

[@alyssacatanese7222]

You had it on the dremmel crooked

[@user-ug5sb6qg1u]

I don't have a dremel but I think I can do this without it. Can't be harder than the antler ring I made with a hacksaw and a file. Cool video though, didn't know about the dremel lathe.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Yeah, I did some carvings back in the day before getting one. Old fashioned way, just takes more patience. I wasn't very good with the chisels either.

[@syedmrizvi7310]

Hey bud. Can you guide me a bit please. I got a tacklife rotary set and new to using it. I love rings so want to make some out of wood. What glue did you use to bond those pieces together? Also whats the best wood to use? I got a 2x6 lumber section from lowes but I am wondering whether it will be too hard to drill through.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Syed Rizvi hey man I used the original gorilla glue and clamped it to glue the pieces. I’d recommend using the strongest wood you can find that isn’t too brittle, like maple or birch if you want the ring to last. A 2x6 should be fine if you can whittle it down or get a slice, but I’d be cautious of using a softwood

[@withyoctopus]

I like

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you 🙏

[@caliber-do1cp]

how did you decide to use tile bits? i never thought of that i just got a dremel for rings also

[@LogsCarvingClub]

It’s more precise and controllable than the 561, the smaller teeth keep it from having a mind of its own and cutting my fingers. Let me know how your rings go!

[@Thegingerfilmmaker]

I've just got a dremel tool and your videos are great. Having never used one, where should I start?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I’d start with a small gift for someone you know, the pressure to make it look good will help you learn. Maybe a relief carving or an engraving? I’d stay away from the 561 and the circular saws for a bit until you get the feel for it.

[@gabrielaguiaroutdoorwoodwo786]

I started with a $20 battery powered dremel I love it for the longest time and I decided to upgrade to a Dremel 4000 and have no regrets. I've been using Dremel products for 4 years.👍

[@azelms.chazjones8653]

Very 👍

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you!

[@kelinb7953]

Good night ... please what is this tip you use in the micro grinder that makes the cuts?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

It’s the dremel 562 tile cutting bit

[@samswoodshop9937]

Logan try holly or ash? May get you a whiter wood also you can bleach wood. Nice work Logan

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Thank you Sam! I’ve never worked with either but I’d sure be interested!

[@maricelafashion]

Can you cut out any shape with the bit the way you cut out the circles?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Yes, the tile cutting bit is very controllable. It’s slower than the 561 cutting bit, but it’s easier to more accurately trace lines and shapes. I recommend making several shallow passes rather than cutting very deep into the wood in one go. The less resistance the better.

[@theojordan359]

i’ve learned a lot from this video and i’ve been making mine and i love it! one questiin i’ve had though- how long does your polyurethane stay on? i cant seem to get it on there enough so that it doesn’t have spots chip or rub off and i’m not sure if this is unavoidable or if i’m doing something wrong :(

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I do multiple thin coats 2hrs apart, I haven’t worn them long enough to really tell

[@suecollins3246]

Theo, try coating your ring with UV resin.

[@JosesGarage101]

Great video, now i want to make my own ring 👍👍👍😀To polish metal what accessories gives best and quickest results?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Honestly not sure other than removing rust with buffing/polishing wheels, then using a polishing wheel with fine compound to increase the shine. I don't do it often.

[@juliuswhitworth]

I just made my mom a ring 😊😊

[@LogsCarvingClub]

So cool! How did it turn out?

[@omartantawy5473]

Hey! Really liked the video and I plan on making a ring following what you did. I wanna make a darker color ring similar to one of the ones you made, what type of wood was that?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Wenge is the black one, I believe the two-tone one is padauk and luan mahogany.

[@omartantawy5473]

@@LogsCarvingClub thank you!

[@MrThfknsamurai]

You can always stain the wood darker

[@Zach-ku6eu]

Right direction, but bring them to 1k grit, stain/color and then start the polyurethane and buff X3@4000.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I didn’t stain these - what 4000 grit do you use?

[@SammaNoyobay]

I am carve stoone too

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I would love to learn

[@Neopopulist]

what did you use to mark the inner/outer diameter of the ring before beginning?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Random circular objects I found (coin, bottle cap, etc)

[@JoshuaDiamente]

Nice video, would it be possible to just drill out the centre with a large drill bit for a perfect circle?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Rings have to be such a specific size I couldn’t get a drill bit with a 17.5mm diameter

[@ODX171]

@@LogsCarvingClub 17mm forstner bits are available then sand it 17.5 mm

[@LogsCarvingClub]

@@ODX171 true true

[@sbamania]

Hi please share name of 1st dremel tool used by you is it cutting bit?

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Dremel 562

[@thesockcrusader3779]

Hey can I still do this with a dremel 200? It only has two speeds 15,000 and 35,000 rpm.

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Yeah I think that should work, I don’t normally go up to 35000 but maybe that’ll carve even better

[@amayagushiniere458]

what oil did you use? I have just made a ring and im just not sure on how to finish it. I got some super glue because i heard that was good but i want to oil it for the grain

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Amaya Gushiniere I placed them in food grade mineral oil for a few seconds to rehydrate them then sprayed them with 4-5 coatings of polyurethane. Both products available at any hardware store. Note that the polyurethane isn’t necessary (I just wanted them shiny and more waterproof), and you can use practically any wood oil you want to (of the ones that won’t irritate the skin of course).

[@amayagushiniere458]

Logan Magin i appreciate it, i got a danish oil but after looking it up i dont think its super safe, so i think ill revisit it. Thanks for the help, your video encouraged me to get into wood carving. :)

[@ElwinWay]

I use super glue (CA) for small pieces - it dries really hard and shines up real nice once sanded and polished. It does darken the wood tho. Use in several thin layers. For oil I use a special blend of citrus and tung oil. :)

[@theojordan359]

how do you apply the polyurethane? i’ve been using the spray like what you have and i’ve either had it come out patchy and/or rub off in a few days after wearing it :(

[@LogsCarvingClub]

I used miniwax polyurethane spray, 4 thin coats every 2hours so that each can dry in the sun. Thin enough so it doesn’t accumulate at the bottom. Also spray from a good distance. I roll up a piece of paper into a cone to put the ring onto so that the spray can hit the whole thing, then flip the ring over so that theres not more spray on either side. I usually stick the paper cone onto a stick in the ground to keep it in place. Keep it from any dust sources so the polyurethane doesn’t pick up dirt

[@theojordan359]

@@LogsCarvingClub thank you!

[@keystonedcannabisreview4851]

I'd be inclined to try something other than poly. CA super glues dry incredibly hard when applied to wood and they allow you to still enough the grain and character of the wood.

[@erwinspeckdackel1662]

very nice....the black is my fav. ...what kind of wood is it...

[@LogsCarvingClub]

Wenge - pretty but brittle