Five corner fruit tree

[Rum Pig]

Hi all
I am about to get some timber from a five corner fruit tree, but I have not heard of anyone that has turned it before and I was hopping someone out there has turned some and maybe have some pics of what it looks like and any tips.

Cheers Justin:drink2:

[RufflyRustic]

I haven't turned any or even seen what the timber looks like under the bark, but I know the fruit is absolutely delicious, especially when tree-ripened.

I do know, however, that fruit tree wood is good.

Any chance of some pictures?

Cheers
Wendy

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Five corner fruit tree? :?

I gather you're talking about some exotic - to me - star fruit or similar, and not a basic root stock with 5 different grafts?

As Wendy said: pictures would be nice. (And fruit woods are, in general, good stuff to turn. :) )

[WOODbTURNER]

Five corner fruit tree? :?

I gather you're talking about some exotic - to me - star fruit or similar, and not a basic root stock with 5 different grafts?

As Wendy said: pictures would be nice. (And fruit woods are, in general, good stuff to turn. :) )

Same as star fruit Skew. Grows mad up here in north country.

Cheers

[journeyman Mick]

If my memory serves me correctly the fruit is sometimes sold as "carambola". It's pretty good in salads too.:2tsup:

Mick

[funkychicken]

Mmm.. starfruit...

Have no idea about the timber..

[artme]

You are correct Mick. Native to my wife's home country of Brasil.
Fruit is great, especially slightly green in curries.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[Woodencha]

"Fruit is great, especially slightly green in curries."

What sort of curries are we talking? The indian type or the Thai variety?

[artme]

Indian is best but mild Thai is good too!

[Barry Hicks]

RP, I suspect the wood is a bland white. I did some
serious pruning on a large tree once and saw no sign
of colour.

[Rum Pig]

Thanks for all your um help:? I do think it is a crying shame to chop down such a wonderful fruit tree:C but then again I never did get any fruit from my friend so I may as well have the timber:U. I will post some photos of the timber when I receive it and I may have a go at turning a green bowl from it so I will take photos for you to look at.:)

Cheers Justin:drink2:

[prozac]

Hi RP. how about a picture before it is cut down so that we can see what it is like undressed and then dressed?

prozac

[Rum Pig]

I have a feeling that is to late but I will find out I gave him a heap of paint to paint the ends but I have not seen his since so there is still hope.

Cheers justin:drink2: