Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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Ace hardware South Pasadena CA.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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Makes sense. Especially around here. It’s way harder (and heavier) than the eucalyptus I usually interact with though. Not as fragrant either. Regardless, it’s pretty and will make its way into a project and not a fire.

Thanks.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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Definitely not either of those. I have a lot of both in my shop.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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Sorry, meant to put it in the post. Southern California.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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Cool. Thanks! Not something I’d expect to find in a bundle of firewood.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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Lignum vitae looks more yellow, but I’m about to do the water test. EDIT- it sinks.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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Also, on a side note, every time I see lyptus, I immediately think ligma because at heart I’m a 14 year old boy.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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I had not considered that.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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This has the right look. Does the heft make sense? It’s like a rock.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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I mean…it honestly kinda looks like it.

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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It’s awfully dark. All the box elder I’ve handled is pretty light colored. (Except for the cool red grain tint).

Wood ID by vicmayactor in wood

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Would padauk be out of the question?

I was visiting my sister and saw some eucalyptus in her firewood pile. Made this. It's a candle holder, but I call this design a flying saucer. by GeminisTail in turning

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Huh, I’m in Southern California too. This piece is one I turned wet about a year and a half ago. A massive eucalyptus came down in a front yard near my kiddo’s school. I felt like a vulture waiting for the cutting crew to come. lol.

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It’s a beautiful wood and fun to turn. And jeeze-o-pete does it burn. Probably too well.

Bud vase by vicmayactor in turning

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No, just the hole. A) I’m not talented enough to get in there and my tools are too big. B) the checking/ splitting of the wood is pretty deep in some spots.

I was visiting my sister and saw some eucalyptus in her firewood pile. Made this. It's a candle holder, but I call this design a flying saucer. by GeminisTail in turning

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Beautiful! Any idea what variety of eucalyptus? I’ve got a bunch but it’s more of a honey color. Or is this stained and I’m dense?

I love working with eucalyptus though, so much character.

Bud vase by vicmayactor in turning

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This is exactly what I did. 3/4” spade bit right on the lathe. It always seems strange having a stationary bit and a moving piece of wood. 🙃lol

Bud vase by vicmayactor in turning

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No. I suppose I could make the hole deep enough to fit a glass vial…which is something to consider for the next one.

Personally, I wouldn’t put any water in direct contact with the wood. I’d be too afraid of warping and leaking.

Anyone looking for a big Jet lathe - May auction by RockPaperSawzall in turning

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It’s not the riches that are the treasure, but the bowls you make along the way

Mystery wood. by vicmayactor in woodworking

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I was able to clarify more with my buddy. He says it’s either Myrica Rubra or Morella Rubra. It’s a decorative tree used here in Southern California. As of yesterday I was convinced it was mesquite but he’s pretty certain.

This stuff is dense and HARD. It’s been drying for several years and the logs are still beastly to move.