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  1. 12th October 2014, 04:36 PM #1
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    Default claret ash question???

    Hi guys,
    Picked up some claret ash the other day,
    Does anyone know what it, s like to turn
    Still fresh so i am thinking of turning some while
    it, s wet!, have cut it in to bowl blank sizes and
    sealed the ends! 10 bowl blanks in all,,,
    Any advice welcomed
    Now all i have to do is clean up the b*#! ¥# mess!!!
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    Turns nice. And good find!
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    Knocked down a tree a year or two ago and it was suggested that it's a gorgeous turning timber.

    But it also burns pretty nice as kindling

    Nah...lovely pale timber that takes a finish like all get out. Have a play and see what ya reckon....

    ...or give me a lathe...I've got a stack of pieces all sealed up, reasonably dry and ready for a good spinning but with nothing to chuck 'em on (read as: I'm jealous )
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  5. 12th October 2014, 09:45 PM #4
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    I agree with previous comments. I really like the stuff. Can crack easily so cut right away from heart wood. Turns well, sands well, shear scrapes well.
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