Thread: Any suggestions ????????

Originally Posted by ogato

most likely the very bottom of the tree. I found that the bottom meter or so of Bangalow Palms were the best, <!-- google_ad_section_end -->

I agree with Ogato the base is definitely worth a look as I have had the same experience with palms. I have also seen bangles made from parts of Mcarthur palms.

Originally Posted by Mobyturns

I agree with Ogato the base is definitely worth a look as I have had the same experience with palms. I have also seen bangles made from parts of Mcarthur palms.

hi mobyturns,
could you show the bangles....any pics
is macarthur palm the same as this piece???
cheers smiife

Hi Smiife

I've got stuck into the Alexander Palm which I've had lying around for a while. Not sure when it was cut down, but I've had it here for 3-4 months. So far have just roughed it - I'll now let it dry for 3-6 months.

I sawed off the base 220mm, attached a faceplate to the top end (which will become the inside) - the reason I do it this way is that the lower section is firmer and therefore will be a stronger tenon and later base of the bowl.

On to the lathe, form a tenon, shape the outside . . . I used a bowl gouge and a 10mm scraper. The gouge goes OK, but I think a good sharp scraper is the tool of choice. Happy with the outside shape - off the lathe and onto the chuck to do the inside, using a combo of gouge and scraper.

Happy with the inside finish and thickness, off it comes and I liberally apply some Earls Wood Hardner to soak in to both the inside and outside of the base section.

Palm roughs don't tend to warp or crack, but worth checking on them from time to time. I'll get back to this one in a few months and let you know how it goes.

Jeff

That is nice. I like the shape and the specks and spots of the figure.