Madrone, or Arbutus as it's known north of the 49th can be challenging
to work with.
Some will state that it is one of the worst timbers for misbehaving,
that is, doing as it wishes rather then what you'd like it to.
I tend to be one of that "some"
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Bob Darrah wrote:
Has anyone turned Madrone (Madrona)? This is not the burl. I got some very
nice Madrone, bib enough for some bowls, from a friend in Tacoma. I am
curious about other turner's experience with it.

Bob Darrah
West Linn, Oregon