6 California Pepper Bowls
This isn’t my first time working with California Pepper as regular readers may recall. As was the case with the first blank, all of these blanks feature checks and …
Found Free Wood
These articles refer to the use of wood that is found lying about in the world, free for the taking, as opposed to wood that we part with potentially significant amounts of cash to own and use.
California Pepper and Spalted Red Gum
As a turning wood California Pepper pleasantly surprised me. It is moderately hard and turns cleanly and easily with very little sanding required to achieve a fine finish. That …
Almond
The first thing I noticed about the Almond was how dense it was, heavy for the volume. And it was clearly hard as well as it took some effort …
Olivewood – Update
January 22, 2017 Wood Pen Blanks, Wood Turning Home, Wood Turning Wood, Wooden Bowl Blanks, Woodturning Materials No Comments
Other sources of Olivewood are likely in existence, especially in the areas of California where the trees are extensively cultivated for the fruit. Many orchards have recently been …
Hollywood Juniper Bowl – Redux
October 25, 2015 Wood Turning Home, Wood Turning Wood, Wooden Bowl Blanks, Woodturning Materials No Comments
Hollywood Juniper has a delightful odor unlike any other wood I have ever cut or turned, and at this point, I have cut and turned a fair number of …
Box Elder Bowls
September 27, 2015 Wood Pen Blanks, Wood Turning Home, Wood Turning Wood, Wooden Bowl Blanks, Woodturning Materials No Comments
More often than not, Box Elder is directly harvested by hobbyists who wish to work with the wood, provided they live in areas in which the trees grow wild …
English Walnut Bowl
November 23, 2014 Wood Turning Home, Wood Turning Wood, Wooden Bowl Blanks, Woodturning Materials No Comments
The wood that in the United States is known as English Walnut is known simply as Walnut in Europe, where it is native. In the United States, English …