What’s on your lathe?

[John K Jordan]

Diospyros Blancoi...Mambolo. It is just one of many different types of Ebony

I found Mabolo.

All true ebonys are in the Diospyros genus, even the numerous persimmon trees growing on my property (American Ebony/White Ebony).
I love the fine grain, density, and the ability to polish the wood without adding finish. When turning black ebony wood (Gaboon, etc) I look for pieces with some brown streaks. Pure black ebony, when polished, looks exactly like plastic.

This is a TERRIBLE wood for you. Immediately pack up what's remaining and send it to me. I will dispose of it creatively.

BTW, I've read that every location and culture has some species they call "ironwood" in their language, a generic name basically meaning "hard wood".

JKJ

 

[Ric Taylor]

I found Mabolo.

All true ebonys are in the Diospyros genus, even the numerous persimmon trees growing on my property (American Ebony/White Ebony).

Yes, people are surprised when I tell them that Persimmon is a type of Ebony.

 

[Gary Beasley]

Playing with stave construction. Made a top and bottom ring from Cocobolo, stave wood is a mystery board I found in the shop that was dead flat and even and had some interesting inclusion streaks. Stuff is medium hard and a little splintery a bit like ash.

 

[Kevin Weir]

Currently turning a walnut hollow form. It was rough-turned about 9 months ago. I have final-turned the outside and will true up the inside tomorrow. I think it is strong enough to hold despite the bark inclusion. Will be wearing a face guard just in case. The shape reminds me of a Gemini space capsule.

 

[John K Jordan]

I think it is strong enough to hold despite the bark inclusion. Will be wearing a face guard just in case.

For a bit of extra security, could do like a friend does when hollowing big pieces with major voids - wraps the outside with a band or two of that strong, reinforced strapping tape. And STILL wears the face mask!!!

I like the form. I think the long, gently curved bevel at the top is perfect. (I had to twist the laptop around to get a better look!

 

[Sam Fleisher]

Lots of feathery shavings. Gotta love the old school Thompson bowl scraper.
I do like the way sycamore turns and sands as well. (I'd better, think I have 18 or so more blanks to get through...... is it October yet?)

And the other one I was tired of beading so I dyed it. I thought it might make the patterns stand out more but It didn't seem too. lesson learned.