Hallelujahal
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Turning advice?
- Thread starter Hallelujahal
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I found it’s similar characteristics to ebony/African Blackwood so it’s a nice firm wood to turn.
Remember you can turn many metals (copper, brass, aluminium, silver) using hand tools on a wood lathe so even the toughest woods are no match for your steel/carbide gouge.
Use sharp tools (always), light cuts and secure the workpiece well and you’ll be fine. You’ll probably find this easier to turn than grainy/punky woods.
Cheers
Ash
Remember you can turn many metals (copper, brass, aluminium, silver) using hand tools on a wood lathe so even the toughest woods are no match for your steel/carbide gouge.
Use sharp tools (always), light cuts and secure the workpiece well and you’ll be fine. You’ll probably find this easier to turn than grainy/punky woods.
Cheers
Ash
Hallelujahal
Graduate Member
Thanks Ash!