Spalted White Oak Wood Turning Pen Blanks | Wood Pen Blanks 5 Pack | 3/4" X 3/4" X 5" Beautiful dark spalted lines - varies throughout Grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven texture. Light to medium brown, commonly with an olive cast. Small mill sourced - Salvage and sustainable harvested woods. Wood and sawdust of White Oak wood are known to cause irritation of the eyes, nose, skin and lungs, and may stimulate allergies and asthma - precautionary measures are advised... a good dust mask is essential.