Final Cut and Finish – Persimmon
I think the Persimmon wood is beautiful to both the touch and the eye with the unique dark stippling through the lighter material, enhanced by the mysterious fibrous inclusion. …
Small New Sycamore Bowl
I was easily able to bring the rough turned piece back into round, carefully working on both the exterior and the interior with the piece mounted quite securely on …
Bradford Pear
I enjoyed working with Bradford Pear and would gladly work with it again if the opportunity presented itself. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, or ornamental Bradford …
Monkeypod
April 24, 2017
Wood Turning Home, Wood Turning Wood, Wooden Bowl Blanks, Woodturning Materials
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Monkeypod heartwood tends to be brown when freshly cut but this color softens and turns more golden-brown upon exposure to air and light. Unlike the situation with many …
Katalox
The most striking and desirable characteristic of Katalox is the coloration of the heartwood which ranges from a dark reddish brown to nearly black, hence the common name of …
Leopardwood
April 10, 2017
Wood Pen Blanks, Wood Turning Home, Wood Turning Wood, Woodturning Materials
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So, what the heck is a medullary ray? Put as simply as possible, rays are components of the anatomy of a tree. They are cellular structures that …
Bee’s Wing Narra
As the name implies, some viewers believe that the figure in Bee’s Wing Narra looks, well, like the wings of bees. I’m not always sure that I can …