Red Gum is a soft wood, well technically a hardwood because the tree looses its leaves in winter, but the wood itself is on the soft side of the …
As one of two bowls I made today as I continue to work toward clearing an entire shelf in my wood storage area (not to worry, I am now …
The grain of the River Birch is most often straight or slightly wavy. On rare occasions figured pieces of River Birch can be found that have a curly …
The platter measures 10.5" x 2". This piece of cherry has a lot more going for it when compared to the bowl. There is a very nice bit of …
As part of a larger turning project designed to clear an entire shelf of turning wood, I did a small batch of Claro Walnut bowls since the wood happened …
Yesterday I turned a Box Elder bowl, 9" x 3". I have written about Box Elder in the past and it remains not one of my favorite woods. …
And then there is the odor. Wow, the scent is literally knock you down overpowering in the shop even days later. My sinuses have never been so …