how does the russian olive turn (in your opinion)? when i saw a cross
section, it looked like it had really huge rings and i thought that meant it
was soft wood.
my parents have a large one in the yard that needs some "love" and i thought
i might "preserve" some of it, if it turns well.
Rob
"william kossack" wrote in message
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I have gotten some wood from local cutters. There is a wide selection
of wood growing around the denver metro area. For example, I have some
chunks of hackberry waiting for spring and I've also got some russian
olive and aspen.
My wife gave me a little electric chainsaw for christmas (used to cut
up the hackberry into usable blocks)
However, I'll give you a for instance.
A friend in Texas has seen some of my smaller bowls and would like one
out of mesquite. A family member wants one out of buckeye and another
also wants a bowl from a wood not available locally in colorado.
I did give one bowl to a brotherinlaw this christmas returning an
Alder blank he gave me last year. I made a box from purple heart to
hold the bowl, lined the box and filled it all with candy. If only
others that are making requests could supply me with wood then my
problems would be over.
wrote in message ...
william kossack wrote:
Where does everyone find these nice large pieces of wood to put on
your
lathe? In Denver, it seems we are limited to what little woodcraft or
rocklers has on hand. All of these are generally 6x6x3 or maybe if
lucky
8x8x3.
Most of us own chainsaws and bandsaws, you'll need one of each, at the
least. Arborists and county trimming crews are good sources of wood, so
is th eside of the road after a snow, wind, or ice storm. If you had a
chainsaw, you could drive around in your truck, you do have a truck,
right, and offer to take down the limbs that look like they're about to
go. You shouldn't be paying for wood in CO. Get some anchorseal or
endgrain sealer (Woodcraft) and use it diligently. Also do a Google
search on LDD in this NG. Get a saw you like, 'cause you're gonna need
it.
Dave in Fairfax