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1st November 2014, 04:07 PM #1
What is this blank?
I tried to turn this today, it's very hard and tools need frequent sharpening, shiny on one side only, what is it, does anyone know?image.jpg
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1st November 2014, 04:23 PM #2
The Blank.
Hi Tiger,
I think it might be Cocobolo?Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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1st November 2014, 04:34 PM #3
Hi Issatree, but it's red, though it looks like it's been dyed and it's not at all oily like cocobolo.
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1st November 2014, 10:28 PM #4
Tiger ,it could be sapele , do a google search ,similar to mahogany , try slowing down your speeds to cut it as it will be quite hard cheers ~ John
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1st November 2014, 10:30 PM #5Skwair2rownd
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Not Cocobolo.
I have a similar blank, different colour. Some sort of stabilized wood. Seems that the process of stabilization uses the same epoxy as used on plywood formwork. It's hard, shiny and slippery.
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2nd November 2014, 11:46 AM #6
It is bloodwood. Deep red in color and hard as heck. When burnt using dull tools it will blacken. Love that wood and it is expensive.
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2nd November 2014, 01:47 PM #7
Thanks gents, bloodwood sounds right, when i received it i think i remember bloodwood being named but it does have the properties that JT just explained.
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2nd November 2014, 02:07 PM #8
Oh I know for sure that is what it is. I use it all the time. What is nice about that wood is it will never lose its color and will always be a deep red. Use it wisely.
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2nd November 2014, 02:11 PM #9
I'll try but it's so hard, my tools aren't coping all that well with it, always resisted the urge to take off corners via sanding but on this i have no choice. I also found that it would chip away as if it were very brittle, a challenge but should look ok as a pen.
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2nd November 2014, 03:35 PM #10
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