I just picked up some flame box elder and it's very pretty and unusual with the deep red streaks running through it. But as we all know, the red will fade, fast or slowly, it will fade to a brown. I have yet to turn any but I'm left wondering what the deal is with it. From a quick search there seems to be nothing that can be done to arrest the color fade. It's super fun to cut with a chainsaw and see the blood red ripped shavings but past that I'm not sure. What am I missing?
I assume I should turn it wet and probably have my photography setup ready as soon as it comes off the lathe for posterity sake.
I assume I should turn it wet and probably have my photography setup ready as soon as it comes off the lathe for posterity sake.