♫ εηdεd ♫ Texas Persimmon for casting

[JR Parks]

I have a few pieces of Texas Persimmon (Diospyros Texana)- ebony family very fine grain and dry. As is typical in this wood the heart (black) is the pith gone. these pieces are 3/4 thick 7 or so long and 3-4 wide. This could be ok for casting but I am not a caster so..... @Bigdrowdy1 has first shot as he asked for some a while back.

 

[JR Parks]

Forgot to send second pic-

 

[Bigdrowdy1]

Jim I don't cast( not yet) but Man thank you for thinking of me. I guess this is open to anyone else who does cast. As per your pm let me know what kind of calls you use.

 

[Mr. Peet]

Jim, if its dry, could I buy a sample or two off of you? I'm looking for a solid sample to finish at 3"x6"x 1/2" thick . Even if its all sapwood with just a streak of black would work...As for trade, not sure what you would want. I have some 'Brazilian pecan', Cordia americana flooring cut offs rips and other and some 'Tualang', Koompassia excela flooring 12" shorts. Both T&G, 4" wide. So lots of pen blank stuff. Some 'Buart nut' turning stock, 2"-4" and some 'Bradford pear' similar sizes. Did you have anything in mind?

 

[JR Parks]

Marc,
Be glad to send you some. Air dry for 3 or so years. I sent a pm for your address Jim

 

[Mr. Peet]

Thanks Jim, let me know what you would like in exchange. Doing some house cleaning, so hope to start posting several woods for sale. If you see something you want, let me know.

Thank you.

 

[Mr. Peet]

Well, its here. Our mailbox was taken by the state plow truck Tuesday or Wednesday, so no mail for a few days. We got a box back up now and see what showed up. Thanks Jim, very pleased, plan on letting Paul take a few pictures if he wants. I see some figure on the one end. Pictures don't really show it, 2nd pic.

 

[Lou Currier]

Jim...got the pieces

Now what to do? Have the first pen laid out and will turn it next week... To follow.

 

[Lou Currier]

A Cigar made with the piece sent to me by @JR Parks ...beautiful wood to work with.

 

[Tony]

Beautiful Lou!

 

[JR Parks]

A Cigar made with the piece sent to me by @JR Parks ...beautiful wood to work with.

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Wow that was fast Lou! It is a nice turning wood and you did it justice. jim

 

[rocky1]

That black fill just looks so right. Very nicely done Lou!!

 

[Lou Currier]

@rocky1 the black is actually part of the wood

 

[rocky1]

Well no wonder it looks so good! I thought you cast it...