Here’s another attempt at turning a crotch. Hopefully, this is more successful than the oak from a few weeks ago.
Continue reading “Feathers on the beech”American Beech
I may have used all the oak from Mike’s, but I also brought home a lot of American Beech. I’m pleased with how little it has cracked, given it’s been two months since it fell. As long as I cut my blanks through the pith and along the existing cracks, I think I’ll be okay. I’ve read a lot on forums etc. about beech. One thing I’m learning is that if you read 5 posts, you’ll get 5 different opinions. As is true with anything online, it’s probably best to take it all in, but rely more on your own experience.
More oak
Yesterday, I was excited to go out to the shop and tackle this piece of wood.
Continue reading “More oak”New Hampshire oak
My brother lost a lot of trees in an early spring nor’easter. I went out to NH to help him clean up and bring home some wood. I’ve been turning for a year, but this is my first “green” wood. The rough bark is oak, and the smooth bark is American beech.
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