Pricing of Exotic Woods
These articles discuss the actual dollar pricing of hardwoods used to make turned wood pens and/or discuss wood pricing in relative terms in relation to each other without necessarily mentioning specific dollar amounts.
Black and White Ebony is a relatively rare wood used in the world of wood turning. It is very hard, very lustrous, and makes beautiful pieces provided sharp …
Cocobolo is a lovely dark and heavy wood from tropical central America that is highly prized for its rich coloration and figure. It also features a high oil …
These are essentially field notes from research and practical experience of turning projects employing Tambootied, a richly varigated and beautifully scented wood found in Southern Africa. Information about …
These are essentially field notes from research and practical experience of turning projects employing East Indian Rosewood, a richly varigated and beautifully scented wood found in tropical Asia and …
These are essentially field notes from research and practical experience of turning projects employing bloodwood, a richly red colored wood found in tropical America. Information about working with …
When making a batch of bottle stoppers, I used a wide variety of materials, some new to me completely, some familiar but not written about, and some that I …
Waterfall pattern bubinga is a rare and beautiful wood that I had the opportunity to work with in making a platter recently. The wood was beautiful even if …