Laburnum and Chrome Fountain Pen
LABURNUM
These deciduous trees are sometimes called Golden Chain due to the golden yellow flowers they produce.
Laburnum has historically been used for cabinet making and inlay, as well as for musical instruments, such as wind instruments as recorders and flutes. It was a popular wood for Great Highland Bagpipes.
The heart-wood of laburnum may be used as a substitute for ebony or rosewood, it is very hard and a dark chocolate brown with a butter-yellow sapwood,
These deciduous trees are sometimes called Golden Chain due to the golden yellow flowers they produce.
Laburnum has historically been used for cabinet making and inlay, as well as for musical instruments, such as wind instruments as recorders and flutes. It was a popular wood for Great Highland Bagpipes.
The heart-wood of laburnum may be used as a substitute for ebony or rosewood, it is very hard and a dark chocolate brown with a butter-yellow sapwood,
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| Laburnum in flower |
Pen #960 was turned on 19th April 2018 at Tixall Wide on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.
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