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 …
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8 Chico Claro Walnut Bowls for Christmas
This year I decided to use Claro Walnut that was actually sourced from Chico, California, where my sister lives and works. I thought that would make a special connection …
Mulberry Bowl
The thing is that aside from the end grain lift, which is best removed by locking the lathe and doing some quick focused sanding, Mulberry makes an excellent turning …
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 …
Honey Mesquite
I knew that Honey Mesquite was one of the hardest of the North American woods so I was surprised by the ease with which it cut. And this …
Small Claro Walnut Bowl
I made three bowls this day and I chose to end with the Claro Walnut because I knew it would be the most joyous to turn. I wasn't wrong.
Small Mulberry Bowl
This small Mulberry bowl is mostly of sentimental value since it was turned from wood sourced from one of two backyard Mulberry trees from my childhood home. I've …