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problems turning mulberry?

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problems turning mulberry?

jim moy

>hi guys,

i've been cutting up and turning some of this mulberry that i have but i'm running in to problems with small checks and cracks the more i turn. it seems like they are on the inside of the wood. the wood is still very wet so i know its not drying too fast.

the logs that i have are huge, highly figured and have some bark inclusions that go all the way to the center. is it because of the bark inclusions?

thanks alot for any help and if any turners in the chicago area want some of this mulberry you are welcomed to have some of it (too heavy to ship).

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Terry Quiram

>Jim

I believe I can identify your problem. The tree was struck by lightning. I have some Mulberry in the shop that has those same characteristics and I know mine was hit by lightning.

Terry

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jim moy

>terry, i think you're right. some of the inclusions seem burned in. is that why this tree has such a wild figure? and some birdseye too.

i got another tree that was right next to it and it has plain figure and no inclusions. thanks for you help.

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Terry Quiram

>Jim

The wild figure and birds eye are not a result of lightning. Bad luck on your part to have the wrong tree struck.

Terry

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