The two part walnut/Brazilian something was fun to make. Takes a little figuring with overlaps and overhangs and depth needed for the ogey's and for the artwork & glass, etc.
What did you do in your shop today?
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Roughed out the next batch
It still has some areas to fix, but I'm happy with the very slow progress on this piece of wood. Pinus aristata.
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What is that reddish wood? Bubinga? It looks like it will be quite amazing once finished.
Hormigo Negro… never heard of it either
Platymiscium spp., I assume. There are several common names for this wood and I assure you, you have likely heard of at least one of the names.
I have heard of it. Hormigo rojo refers to the redder pieces and negro to the blacker. This one seems like it should be a rojo. Cool stuff anyway. Not easy to get in Europe. Gotta hit up the specialty suppliers.
Rescued it from a collection of common wood that got donated to the Makers Mill where I teach.
Lucky find. It doesn’t look so red before finish. Looks like it really lights up. Not as much as jarrah though.
Over 100 deg outside today so stayed in and cut some blanks from flat stock.
very dense Mahogany………………………………… Black walnut……………………………………………..Catalpa
and a few blocks of fancy
very dense Mahogany………………………………… Black walnut……………………………………………..Catalpa
and a few blocks of fancy
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Ugly piece of black locust that’s been taking up space in my garage for too long.
Some ugly will stay and become “art”.
The yellow is stunning, wish it would hold but I’m afraid it will fade to brown.
Some ugly will stay and become “art”.
The yellow is stunning, wish it would hold but I’m afraid it will fade to brown.
Sure that ain't osage?
It may be, Eric. It’s been laying around so long I really can’t remember. I’ve got locust trees on the property but no Osage. Frankly, I don’t recall where I got it. May have a couple more.
Whatever it is, the Color will fade to brown.
Right around 70 degrees in my foundation work shop. Much better than the 99 outside!
Working on the piece of Alligator juniper burl I got from @shadetree_1 . Quick rough turn and then some epoxy sealer in the cracks and over the surface.
He also supplied and unknown to me wood that is waiting on finishes to dry and be added.
Working on the piece of Alligator juniper burl I got from @shadetree_1 . Quick rough turn and then some epoxy sealer in the cracks and over the surface.
He also supplied and unknown to me wood that is waiting on finishes to dry and be added.
Cut the last of the dry flat stock, cherry
Every time john posts a picture, if there is a machine in it, I look for dust. Finally, I see some on his band saw table. Shame on you, John, showing a dirty saw table.
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Unlike the rest of us. Problem is, he proves he uses those machines.Every time john posts a picture, if there is a machine in it, I look for dust. Finally, I see some on his band saw table. Shame on you, John, showing a dirty saw table.
Tom - looks great.
If you want to ID, throw some shavings in a glass of water, if the water turns orange (let it sit for a while), it’s Osage.
If you have a black light check for fluorescence. Black Locust.
Otherwise- probably Mulberry.
Hard to tell the difference between the 3 species “just by looking” (unless you are related to @Mr. Peet
JD