This time I have borrowed from Asia on the form along with the opening or rim. 6x7", finished with *** and buffed on top of the spirals. The wood is Camphor Laurel much of it is heart timber from a large branch. The CL that grows in this region is highly figured and at time amazing chatoyance, although it is not a popular wood to turn.
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Gorgeous wood and turning, as per usual for you Hughie, thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
When you say not the most popular, I presume it does not turn easy. Any specific issues, like tearout, or is it just a dense wood and needs sharp tools?
When you say not the most popular, I presume it does not turn easy. Any specific issues, like tearout, or is it just a dense wood and needs sharp tools?
Not popular as it considered a noxious weed here and so its often over looked. But other wise its a soft wood the turns and sands very well.
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Nice piece.
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Whats wrong with bradford pear?
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Looking good Hughie :thumbsup:
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Not really sure why people don't like it. It almost always has some nice patterns in the wood, if it spalts it is really cool. It turns easy and takes a finish. Just not a cool name I guess.
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I would turn some if i had some haha. It looks pretty cool.
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