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carob (post #154261)

jako17 on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 09:42
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Has anyone turned carob? What can I expect from some 6yr old pieces? Your input would be welcome. Thanks Jako

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I have turned Carob... (post #154261, reply #1 of 2)

by T2HnTMNRxT in reply to jako17 [original] on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 10:38

I have turned Carob, it is one of my favorite woods to turn.  I am not sure about your comment on 6 years old.  Is the piece you have from a 6 year old tree, or has it been drying for 6 years?

 

The wood is close grained and ranges on color, pieces I have turned are from a pinkish to an orangish in color.  It finishes well especially when buffed using compounds.

 

Happy Turning

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Yes it was roughed out and (post #154261, reply #2 of 2)

by jako17 in reply to T2HnTMNRxT [original] on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 16:17

Yes it was roughed out and has been drying for 6 yrs.Some friends were clearing out and gave me the blanks  and a few cracked pieces.I  am busy and just didn't want to waste a lot of time on some useless material.However now I will put some effort into it.Thanks  Jako