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I toss all left over exotic wood scraps in a box. Even the tiny ones. After a while I see what I can make by gluing then & turning them. Sometimes I also fit flat pieces together like the butterfly, which is about 3” high
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A recent post by @forty_caliber about turning pecan got me to wondering about the domestic woods each of us prefer for flat work and/or turning and, why. For instance, Steve Newman, with his literally hands on experience, doesn't seem to prefer any particular species. But, I'm sure he has a few he'd rather not work with. It seems that you turners love a challenge and, will try anything. But, I'll bet you have a favorite. How do you decide? Of course, the choice of wood, whether for turning or flat work, will depend on the project, most likely. What are the characteristics you use to decide? Is workability a factor? Appearance? Cost? Availability? If I could find a supplier, my favorite wood for flat work would be Sitka Spruce for it's ease of working and appearance. It carves nicely, too. But, cost and, lack of availability rules it out for me. But, you lucky folks in the north west can probably find it easily. Cost is another factor, though. My wood pile is heavy in IL Black Walnut, with mesquite running a close second. I really enjoy good clear pine but, out here, it's scarce and as costly as walnut. But occasionally, well rarely actually, one can stumble on some useable scraps at construction sites. I think, for appearance and workability, mesquite has to be top of the list for me. You do need sharp, NOT RED saw blades, though. So, tell us about your favorites and why.
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It started with, "can you make me?" She wanted a small slim vase to store her knitting needles. She wanted it to be "different" I had some scraps of Canary wood, walnut and other woods that had no labels. I forgot when and where they came from, I think they were unlabeled Christmas boxes. Anyway I made it in the form you see to accommodate the tare outs and cracks of the the old unstable wood. Some had worm holes. She likes it so all is good.
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Someone sent me this article about the woods changing colors over time. http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/preventing-color-changes-in-exotic-woods/ for some reason it has to be copy/paste to see. Herb
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Hey big Ron, this was a neat blog you wrote about your trip, have you been in contact with these great folks since that fall day in Indiana? If so, what are they up to? Still restoring ARN I am sure! What to do in Indiana in the Fall
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