Mango
I found Mango easy to work with, it cut easily but more importantly is cut very clean leaving little sanding work to be done. I made two 5.5" x …
asian woods
The tag Asian Woods appears whenever the wood being discussed is native to the continent of Asia. Because of the enormous size of the Asian continent and the varied flora habitats in such a large landmass, woods native to recognized regions of Asia, for example the Middle East, are generally tagged separately. In the majority of instances in which this tag is used, the specific part of Asia being referenced will be Southeast Asia and/or the Indian Subcontinent.
Green Turned Camphor Project
I will miss working with Camphor, especially the overwhelming scent, but I have so much wood that I can't justify buying more Camphor at this point. That said, I …
Cedar of Lebanon Platter with Inlace
I’ve worked with Cedar of Lebanon in the past and while it isn’t my favorite wood I had a special purpose for this blank so I went ahead and …
Camphor Platter #2
I’ve covered Camphor as a green turning project, as a finished platter, and a finished dish so a great deal of ground has already been covered. All the positives …
Chinaberry
Due to it’s moderate density and generally straight grain, Chinaberry is quite easy to work: it cuts, planes, sands, and glues well. Perhaps the only difficulty is in its …
Monkeypod Bowl
In reading back over my previous experience I am pleased to say that I had a better time turning this piece than I did the first Monkeypod I worked …
Set of Eight East Indian Rosewood Bowls
I have written at length about East Indian Rosewood in the past, so this will just be an update regarding the latest project that I have completed. Since I …