• The forum upgrades have been completed. These were moderate security fixes from our software vendor and it looks like everything is working well. If you see any problems please post in the Forum Technical Support forum or email us at forum_moderator (at) aawforum.org. Thank you
  • Congratulations to Bernie Hyrtzak, People's Choice in the January 2026 Turning Challenge (click here for details)
  • Congratulations to David Croxton for "Geri's Basket Illusion" being selected as Turning of the Week for February 2, 2026 (click here for details)
  • AAW Symposium demonstrators announced - If the 2026 AAW International Woodturning Symposium is not on your calendar, now is the time to register. And there are discounts available if you sign up early, by Feb. 28. Early Bird pricing gives you the best rate for our 40th Anniversary Symposium in Raleigh, North Carolina, June 4–7, 2026. (There are discounts for AAW chapter members too) For more information vist the discussion thread here or the AAW registration page
  • Welcome new registering member. Your username must be your real First and Last name (for example: John Doe). "Screen names" and "handles" are not allowed and your registration will be deleted if you don't use your real name. Also, do not use all caps nor all lower case.

amur cork tree wood

I've never used it-or even heard of it-but true cork comes from a type of Oak which is a nice turning wood in my opinion. I have seen Cork Oak natural edge bowls that are beautiful. It's worth a try I think.
 
this tree is not cork oak but is of chinese origin. first brought here in ~1910 to the havard arnold arboretum, boston. it has since then become one of the more common street trees in nyc. the tree has a very thick cork like bark and tan in color. the wood, without cutting it,appears blonde color straight and open grained, similiar to locust wood. in searching www i have not found any info about the wood as a lumber. huh
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top