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  1. 22nd April 2008, 02:19 PM #1
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    Default Five corner fruit tree

    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.

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    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?

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    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. )
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    Quote Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!! View Post
    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.

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

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    Mmm.. starfruit...

    Have no idea about the timber..
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    Thumbs up % corner or star fruit

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

    What sort of curries are we talking? The indian type or the Thai variety?
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    Indian is best but mild Thai is good too!
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    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.
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    Thanks for all your um help I do think it is a crying shame to chop down such a wonderful fruit tree but then again I never did get any fruit from my friend so I may as well have the timber. 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.

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

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    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
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