rayf6604
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Could anyone comment on what this wood is like to turn, is it any good for pens etc? I'm thinking of buying some old bowling balls to chop up and make something else with
Doug, it was an auction on eBay but I missed the end and I don't think they sold. I've messaged the seller to enquire and they get back to me and I buy them you can go halves with me if you like.
these are definitely lignum vitae as there was a pic of the care leaflet in the ad complete with a price for the care product in shillings and pence. it'd really be a shame to chop up such an old set of balls complete with their leather bag too.Always ask the seller unless it is stated in the add if they are wood as I was about to bid on some and fortunately I emailed the seller and they were a composite.
Peter
these are definitely lignum vitae as there was a pic of the care leaflet in the ad complete with a price for the care product in shillings and pence. it'd really be a shame to chop up such an old set of balls complete with their leather bag too.
(sarcy comments about old balls expected :p)
Thanks for the sound advice woody, unfortunately I didn't manage to get the bowls this time and with a sled on the bandsaw I don't think the balls would go through the saw, I only have 4 in cutting capacity. I appreciate your concern and I will be careful if I do cut round objects.Ray Lignum V is a very nice hard wood to turn but the most important issue is the cutting of these balls on a band saw as already said you must make a sledge of some sort otherwise you could end up in A&E cutting round objects on a bandsaw can be very dangerous the blade can whip it out of your hand and propel it in any direction with some force and as you were pushing the ball towards the blade that is now exposed well you could end up with fingers flying off as well take care mate I would hate you to get hurt