turnery
These articles refer to the practice of creating items from wood or other materials through the use of a lathe, a power tool which rotates materials rapidly allowing for rounding and other decorative features.
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 …
Monkeypod heartwood tends to be brown when freshly cut but this color softens and turns more golden-brown upon exposure to air and light. Unlike the situation with many …
So, what the heck is a medullary ray? Put as simply as possible, rays are components of the anatomy of a tree. They are cellular structures that …
As the name implies, some viewers believe that the figure in Bee’s Wing Narra looks, well, like the wings of bees. I’m not always sure that I can …
By far the most common form of Madrone is burl veneer so it is safe to say that veneer is the most common use of Madrone. That veneer …
Bloodwood should be readily and widely available in both lumber formats as well as turning blanks of a wide range of sizes. However, while Bloodwood is technically available …
The major reason that Afzelia spp. is considered difficult to work is the very same reason that it is so incredibly popular for wood working projects: the interlocked grain …