well i just got a nice package of smalls, i plan on turning for wine stoppers and some other misc. items.  I have never turned this wood, have read a bit, anyone here have some insight on making it go easier than learning on the go, lol. 

I'm always looking for information, as its power to be successful, i'm not new to turning, but just getting back into it after a few decades of not doing it, even picked up some carbide tipped tools, have not used yet, but.................see how it goes, am still perfecting my sharpening of steel , using the slow speed grinder and wolverine system, i'm doing okay, but thinking i could do better with more time at the wheel

 

i did turn a couple of large french style rolling pins over the 4th, hope to get to the point, i'm not sanding a lot, if you know my meaning, lol

thanks to any response as time allows

 Rj in az

I'm sure @Gerald and maybe @HandyDan have turned it. Hopefully they'll be along soon with more information.

 

 

As for carbide tipped tools, I have found that they do better when you increase the turning rpms,

Edited July 5, 20224 yr by lew

I turned some pens with Rosewood but not sure it was East Indian Rosewood.  It behaved well and looked very nice when finished.

I have turned finials from it. Looks nice but does tend to splinter at times.

I built a small jewelry case from Indian Rosewood years back. Very much like Cocobolo. Very brittle but finishes very well to a high gloss. Should make for really nice stoppers. 
Paul

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