Translucent Wood

[Woodscaper]

I am expermenting with thin turnings and would love some feedback from you 'pro's' on which woods that you have found to be the best for translucent turnings. I know that finish will also play a big part in the process. Any comments? And oh yes, I know all about Norfolk Island Pine.

 

[roger dunn]

translucent woods

check on the post in the middle of the second page. This was covered two weeks ago.

 

[jwitnberg]

Not mentioned on the previous thread is citrus. I have turned both orange and grapefruit and they are both translucent when you get them down to about 1/8 inch in thickness.

 

[Woodscaper]

Thanks for the heads up on last weeks post.The cottonwood was a new one to me.