local woods
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. …
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 …
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 …
As part of our Christmas tradition, I make a set of 8 similar gifts on the lathe, which have included Christmas ornaments, pens, stylus pens, and bowls, which my …
The Persimmon cut extremely rough, almost chunky, unlike any other wood I have turned, although I admit that I do not have extensive experience in green wood turning. …
Geographic Distribution The tree commonly known in its native area as Magnolia is properly known as Magnolia grandiflora. The Magnolia genus is quite large, containing about 210 different recognized …
If one pokes around on some of the wood turning bulletin boards specifically looking for commentary about working with Black Locust, much of the commentary will be unflattering, along …