Working on a box last night using what I believe to be pecan, I came into a great deal of frustration when it came time to core out the inside. It milled pretty well on the outside but I couldn't even get a Forstner bit to drill this out. Needless to say, I was a tad bit, face shield throwing-frustrated (good thing they are plastic). I've concluded that this type of wood would make a great walking stick, tool handle, etc.. where only outside shaping is done and durability is a key issue.
I mention this because, as a young woodturner, I'm curious if any of you others have run into wood that has either been labeled as minimal usage such as that which I've labeled above or downright off limits. I'm a big avocate of always trying to raise the bar even if it means having to trash the object afterwards, but also leery of frustrating myself to the point I don't want to turn (is this possible ?) although yardwork will bring me back rather quickly
At any rate, I'm curious to see what some of you have run into and what were some of the problems in turning the wood. Thanks.
I mention this because, as a young woodturner, I'm curious if any of you others have run into wood that has either been labeled as minimal usage such as that which I've labeled above or downright off limits. I'm a big avocate of always trying to raise the bar even if it means having to trash the object afterwards, but also leery of frustrating myself to the point I don't want to turn (is this possible ?) although yardwork will bring me back rather quickly
At any rate, I'm curious to see what some of you have run into and what were some of the problems in turning the wood. Thanks.