I have worked rather extensively with Canarywood in the past, including a set of 10 bowls recently completed as Christmas 2022 gifts. I have greatly enjoyed working with Canarywood and this single bowl, the blank for which was mixed into a much larger batch of over 100 blanks, proved no exception to the rule.
Canarywood cuts quite cleanly and so requires little clean up sanding. As Canarywood is relatively soft for a tropical hardwood, the sanding that is required is easily achieved. Canarywood takes an easy and even finish as well.
Canarywood Single
This piece measures 6″ x 2″.
This blank seems to be more of a “B” grade blank as it had some insect holes, which I was able to cut out, and it lacks any really significant reddish streaks or coloration which help to give Canarywood its name in higher grade pieces. Still, the piece turned out well and I am happy with the results.
All major cuts were made using the Easy Wood Tool system on my Robust American Beauty lathe, although I do use Robert Sorby bowl gouges for light final passes before sanding. Forward chucking was in a Nova Chuck, while reverse chucking was done using a Nova Chuck with Cole Jaws. Sanding was with Gold and Green Wave sanding discs from Packard Woodworks. Final finish is Shellawax.
As always, I wish all my readers a great experience in whatever your wood working interests happen to be and to those who like working with lathes especially, do a good turn today!