Wood Turning Wood
Woods for wood turning truly open doors for most anyone in terms of the extreme diversity of wood that is available in the world. Even experienced wood workers are likely to be surprised by the quality and quantities of different possibilities inherent when the focus is on the smaller pieces of wood that are typically used by the wood turner as opposed to the slabs and plywoods typically used in cabinetry and furniture construction. And we are definitely not talking about framing pine 2x4s here! Wood really can be purple, yellow, red, and even multi-colored without the use of dyes, paints, or stains. Don’t think so? Follow me into this category and find out for yourself!
Padauk is a stunningly beautiful wood that is naturally reddish-orange in color. It is an excellent turning wood with a tight grain that finishes well with the simplest …
The only species in its genus, Thuya Burl comes from an increasingly rare member of the Cypress family native to Northern Africa, Southern Spain, and the islands of Malta. …
Cocobolo is a highly colored and much sought after hardwood from Central America for use in knife handles, pool cues, custom pens and other expensive items utilizing relatively small …
dn56xvsipg Bloodwood is a South American tropical hardwood that has a uniquely beautiful deep red heartwood. Bloodwood is a relatively uncommon exotic hardwood in the United States, so …
Olive wood from the Holy Land/Jerusalem/Bethlehem provides a unique and wonderful material for making turned wood pens, especially for those of the Christian faith because of the deep significance …