Wood Types For Woodworkers
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Re: Wood Types For Woodworkers
I have some redwoods planks 3”x8”x7’ I’d like to use in turning some bowls. Has anyone used redwood for large turnings?
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Re: Wood Types For Woodworkers
Redwood is an open grained soft wood and as such is subject to tear out especially end grain when turning a bowl.BlackieSmith wrote:I have some redwoods planks 3”x8”x7’ I’d like to use in turning some bowls. Has anyone used redwood for large turnings?
Practice shear cutting end grain using a bowl gouge on less expensive pine or fir. Then step into your redwood stash. Should be some nice looking bowls.