Japanese Elm?

10/29/04, 3:14 AM #1

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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Japanese Elm?

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>I have access to some Japanese Elm. Any thoughts on this for turning. I've turned Elm before but not Japanese.....or at least I was just told it was Elm. It's from a tree here in the Indy area.

Thanks for an insight.

Jennifer

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

Re: Japanese Elm?

10/29/04, 10:16 AM #2

Kevin Gerstenecker
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Re: Japanese Elm?

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>Jennifer, Elm turns pretty nicely IMO. I have turned quite a bit of Elm, and while it can be a little "stinky", the grain is beautiful and it "cooperates" well with little or no tearout issues. There are several species of Elm in our neck of the woods, and they all have about the same turning charactaristics. I think you will be pleased with the look of Elm when turned........the grain can be spectacular. Good luck with it..........any turning is GOOD turning, huh? :-)

Japanese Elm?

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