Tool test

[Penpal]

Woody you bowled me over you have excellent control over whatever tool you choose to use the bowl has neat markings as well, am I right in that Iroko is of the blackwood family?

Peter

 

[edlea]

Your special.

 

[Woody]

, am I right in that Iroko is of the blackwood family?

Peter

I dont think so Peter here is what the Wikipedia encyclopaedia has to say about it
Iroko is a large hardwood tree from the west coast of tropical Africa. It is one of the woods sometimes referred to as African Teak, although it is unrelated to the teak family. The wood colour is initially yellow but darkens to a richer brown over time. It is yielded mostly (probably) by Milicia excelsa. In much of the literature on this timber the names of the trees that yields it are given as Chlorophora excelsa and Chlorophora regia.[1][2] The tree is feared in some cultures where it originates and hence is shunned or revered with offerings.[3] Yoruba people believe that the tree is inhabited by a spirit, and anybody who sees the Iroko-man face to face becomes insane and speedily dies.[4] According to the Yoruba, any man who cuts down any Iroko tree causes devastating misfortune on himself and all of his family.[4] They also claim that the spirit of the Iroko can be heard in houses which use Iroko wood, as the spirit of the Iroko is trapped in the wood

 

[silver]

You certainly put that tool to the test, do nothing by halves Eh!

Well done, excellent job mate.

 

[rowdyyates115]

Thats impressive Woody...And more so with the quality of the finished bowl/platter. Love it
I am going to have to build a couple of these....

 

[stevenw1963]

very nice bowl Woody, your home made tools are the biz, was using mine today that you made

 

[Penpal]

I dont think so Peter here is what the Wikipedia encyclopaedia has to say about it
Iroko is a large hardwood tree from the west coast of tropical Africa. It is one of the woods sometimes referred to as African Teak, although it is unrelated to the teak family. The wood colour is initially yellow but darkens to a richer brown over time. It is yielded mostly (probably) by Milicia excelsa. In much of the literature on this timber the names of the trees that yields it are given as Chlorophora excelsa and Chlorophora regia.[1][2] The tree is feared in some cultures where it originates and hence is shunned or revered with offerings.[3] Yoruba people believe that the tree is inhabited by a spirit, and anybody who sees the Iroko-man face to face becomes insane and speedily dies.[4] According to the Yoruba, any man who cuts down any Iroko tree causes devastating misfortune on himself and all of his family.[4] They also claim that the spirit of the Iroko can be heard in houses which use Iroko wood, as the spirit of the Iroko is trapped in the wood

Thanks Woody it is worthwhile timber great bowl mate.

Thanks Peter.

 

[yorkshireman]

If I do half as good with the tools Woody then I'll be happy

 

[Woody]

If I do half as good with the tools Woody then I'll be happy

They are easy to sharpen as well Keith just lay the tip flat on a diamond stone a few rubs and they are sharp