Turning Iron Bark

[antman]

Hi all,
I have been given an Iron Bark post that has the potential to become a very nice lamp stand. The only problem is it's turnability. Everything I have read indicates it is a very tool unfriendly substance and it's sheer weight makes me wonder if the lathe will cope (MC900). Has anybody turned it? General comments?
Cheers
Anthony

[Baz]

Anthony, no problems turning Ironbark, there are a hell of a lot worse timbers than Ironbark. I have been turning a few Ironbark bowls lately and find it a lot kinder than other timbers. Don't know the size of your fence post, but if you are making a table lamp (say 350x 100)I don't think you will have any problems.
Cheers
Barry

[q9]

I turned a bit of ironbark a while ago, and it cut nicely. Keep tools sharp and it isn't bad at all.