March 14, 201214 yr Last year I cut down a dead ornamental flowering tree. It had vines that dropped out of it that had flowers on them. It was about 7 feet tall and 6 to 7 inches dia. Â Last week I was cleaning up the yard and took it to my shop to saw into smaller pieces for firewood. When I cut off the end, immediately the growth rings and marking caught my eye. Â I cut all of it in small, turnable peaces, then turned one down to look at the the inside. I was amazed at the beauty it held. I sealed the ends and am looking forward to making some things out of this beautiful wood.
March 14, 201214 yr That is some very interesting grain Ron. I should produce for very interesting pieces. Please keep us abreast of the projects as you get it dry enough to turn.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
March 14, 201214 yr Charles, the piece you have looks a bit like this Acacia Amarilla. It has many different colors to it but that was my first thought when I saw your picture. You will find some picture that only show the darker part of the wood. We almost put it down for hard wood floors until we actually saw a large section of it down and it was just too busy. It will range from almost black to the lighter brown. Below are the facts about it from a app I have call Wood I.D. Botanical Name Albizia lebbeck Origin Southeast Asia, China, India, Fiji, Andaman Islands, Florida and other tropical and subtropical areas Description Newly cut heartwood is golden-brown in color, but turns to rich brown or dark walnut color often with lighter streaks. Has strongly interlocked grain and a coarse texture. Common Uses Boatbuilding, cabinetmaking, furniture, joinery, flooring and veneer. Wood Working Properties Wood nails and screws easily. Irregular or interlocked grain and texture make it difficult to work. Sands to a good lustrous finish. Turning and molding can be difficult with normal tools. Sawdust can irritate eyes, nose and throat. Janka Hardness 1340 Sustainability Secure Specific Gravity 0.63 Durability Moderate Also Known As Lebbek, East Indian walnut, Arba de caballero, West Indies ebony, Woman's tongue, Siris tree, Indian siris, Flea Tree, Frywood, Kokko, Koko, Tibet tree, Rain tree, Raom tree, Rattlepod, Siris tree, Soros-tree John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
March 15, 201214 yr Beautiful flowers on the outside and beautiful grain/colors on the inside and free, too! That's about as good as it gets!Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
March 15, 201214 yr Author I sure am interested in knowing what kind of tree it was. I'm told that they can be purchased at nurseries. I am going to keep my eyes open for them when the season comes in. I have them sealed and can only hope that I can get some good wood out of them.I think I have 3 pieces about 10 inches long. Â
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