Did anyone here ever turn Pomelo tree? it is a citrus (like grapefruit
but more delicious), I can put my hands on some stock, and wondered if
anyone had any experience with it.

Any info would be appriciated, including musings.

Hi Moshe,
In Florida the Pomelo is known as a Shaddock. I once lived on Shaddock
St. in Tarpon Springs. a town in the citrus area so your post interests
me. The fruit is more pear shaped, larger and sweeter than a grapefruit
which IIRC, is a cross between a shaddock and an orange. I know that
Shaddocks grow in Southern Caleeefornia so maybe some Western turners
will respond re turning Pomelo.

I've never knowingly turned Shaddock, but I would imagine it is much
like grapefruit which I have turned. That cuts nicely, and although
bland is a homogenous milky white color, not unattractive.

I think you will enjoy turning Pomelo and it will give you a chance to
concentrate on form instead of flash. Follow up and let us know.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



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The first time I had even heard of this was Dec 2004 whilke in southern
Chine. It was a common snack provided to visitors and guests (along with
sunflower seeds and tea). There were 2 types. One was just a bit less sour
than a grapefruit with few seeds. The other was even less sour than the
first with a larger number of seeds.
Both had a thick rind, perhaps an inch thick and were a bit larger than a
softball.
Sorry but I can't comment pon turning properties.


"Arch" wrote in message
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Hi Moshe,
In Florida the Pomelo is known as a Shaddock. I once lived on Shaddock
St. in Tarpon Springs. a town in the citrus area so your post interests
me. The fruit is more pear shaped, larger and sweeter than a grapefruit
which IIRC, is a cross between a shaddock and an orange. I know that
Shaddocks grow in Southern Caleeefornia so maybe some Western turners
will respond re turning Pomelo.

I've never knowingly turned Shaddock, but I would imagine it is much
like grapefruit which I have turned. That cuts nicely, and although
bland is a homogenous milky white color, not unattractive.

I think you will enjoy turning Pomelo and it will give you a chance to
concentrate on form instead of flash. Follow up and let us know.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings

A short update (yes I have been through a lot today):
I went overy to this guy's backyard. He doesn't have little, he has
loads of it... And it looks a pretty yellowish/cream, but no grain that
I could detect.
I'm gonna work out some barter with him (since he wants firewood) to
get it as fast as I can before it starts splitting up terribly - it
looks like it's already starting. I also got a few pictures of that
wood, and will get some more tommorow.

Maybe I need to open a wood export business :-)

Moshe Eshel wrote:
A short update (yes I have been through a lot today):
I went overy to this guy's backyard. He doesn't have little, he has
loads of it... And it looks a pretty yellowish/cream, but no grain that
I could detect.
I'm gonna work out some barter with him (since he wants firewood) to
get it as fast as I can before it starts splitting up terribly - it
looks like it's already starting. I also got a few pictures of that
wood, and will get some more tommorow.

Maybe I need to open a wood export business :-)

If you can find people who clear land for building and get more olive
wood, It would sure sell. I for one would like to try some.

--
Gerald Ross
Cochran, GA

'Bother' said Pooh as Piglet acquired
all four Railway stations





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