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Default need an easy turning wood

On Fri, 19 Jul 2013 23:14:06 -0500, asdfasdf wrote
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I need to turn the nozzle of a rocket engine...

here is a picture...

http://www.stevepinker.com/North-Ame..._XWPkgH/176974
9081_Bbmvkvg#!i=1769749081&k=Bbmvkvg

or

http://tinyurl.com/kbwbk2g


It is going to be about 3" diameter and 4" long. It won't be
incredibly detailed but the ribs should show. It will be
hollowed out a bit but the wall thickness will be much greater
than the picture. I need a wood that will turn easy without
tear out and should be cheap. The grain is not important as
it will be painted. Any recommendations?


straight-grained hard maple will give very good detail, but you will want
*sharp* tools and light cuts - you have turned pens, so you know the routine.
tom koehler

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I will find a way or make one.