April 9, 200917 yr comment_222423 I've never had a turning block sealed in wax that was dried yet, I wish. I am wary of waiting for anything dry in sawdust for a month and the baking/microwave tricks are touchy too it seems. Good luck Smeg! My turning skills are weak, but low on my list of things to improve right now. Report
April 9, 200917 yr comment_222425 Yeah, teak is seriously endangered and prices have risen like crazy, so it's no longer common. It's 3x to 5x the cost of padauk... basically on par with the most expensive woods like bocote. ?????? I can buy Bocote for about the same as many domestic woods, I find it quite reasonable. Now Ziricote is another story. The expensive woods are those such as Gabon Ebony, Pink Ivory, Buckeye Burl... I never was a Teak fan anyway. A very blah looking wood IMO. Report
April 9, 200917 yr comment_222471 I never was a Teak fan anyway. A very blah looking wood IMO. Oh I don't know, I think it has its place .... Report
April 9, 200917 yr Author comment_222578 Teak is great when you need a good strong and hard wearing wood but it's certainly not the best looking stuff around. As to my cocobolo blank, I'm not deluding myself, just hopeful it won't be a complete waste. It was about 20 bux so not too bad. Report
April 9, 200917 yr comment_222584 Oh I don't know, I think it has its place .... Oh definitely, it's great for boats and outdoor furniture, as it's quite resistant to rott. I just meant that I don't find it especially appealing for woodworking in general, considering all of the other wood choices. That is however just one man's opinion. Report
April 9, 200917 yr comment_222585 I just brought it up because it was also a poisonous wood. Koa. Report
April 9, 200917 yr Author comment_222588 I picked up a lovely block of something the other day, no idea what it is but it sure looks pretty. Gorgeous colours and grain. Report
April 9, 200917 yr comment_222602 is it particle board? Wow! You're good! You hadn't even seen it yet. Post a pic and we can guess at it. Sounds like fun. Post the pic Smeggy. Report
April 9, 200917 yr comment_222634 Yay! I dub the game, "Guess My Wood". Now all of a sudden it doesn't sound so fun. In fact it sounds really ewwyy. I'm going to go shower now. Report
April 10, 200917 yr Author comment_222749 not even if I rub it really hard and make it all shiny? Report
April 10, 200917 yr comment_222882 Haha, i like the way the guy on the left cant grow a mohican, so he has grown two mini ones on the edges. Report
April 11, 200917 yr Author comment_223187 me wood!! #1 #2 these should make nice phones or something also tried some maple burl Fostex cups while testing a new mounting. I love mah wee toys. Edited April 11, 200917 yr by Smeggy Report
April 11, 200917 yr comment_223215 Oh that's easy... That's tree wood. The Burled Maple cups look delicious! Report
April 11, 200917 yr comment_223218 I think I know the top one. Have a better picture of the side? Headphones are looking good. Report
April 11, 200917 yr comment_223247 That maple burl finish is just incredible - I think I need some basic lessons in wood. excellent work on the fostex smegman ..dB Report
April 11, 200917 yr Author comment_223267 Cheers, I'll get a better picture of the lump of tree up in a while. Don, that's the mounting method I'm going to use for Alexs' set. It's very comfy Report
April 11, 200917 yr comment_223319 I am thinking orange agate for the top one and maybe olive for the bottom. Report
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