Quartered Douglas Fir Veneer
Thanks for all the input folks!!!! :2tsup:
This will be my first segmented turning and I want it to come out nice!
I agree with you about the two woods together being too busy but when I was sorting through the stock, it just jumped out at me.I have some Douglas Fir veneer that is very light and would be fine for putting between the other wood. I also have a piece of basswood that would be suitable for this use and I could cut it into 1/8" or 1/4" strips. The only problem with basswood is it's pretty soft and also might stain with the dust from the other woods.
The reason I'm making a straight walled vessel is it's going to be a humidor for cigars and the inside needs to be straight so I figured it wouldn't hurt for the outside to be also. I'll probably dress it up some as long as I don't go crazy and make it gaudy! :)
I'm thiking about using a piece of cocobola for the base and top. I'm afraid I don't have any bocote big enough for that.
I have some big blocks of quilted sapelle, bubinga, leopard wood, and a couple thick Brazilian flame redwood, and some 1/4" thin sheets of Bolivian rosewood. I guess once the body is turned I could see how all these different woods look with it and choose the nicest.
Oh well, I guess your first segmented vessel should be a challenge and take a loy of thought! :)
You folks sure are helpful and much appreciated!!!!! :yippy: