Turning Live Oak
Randy Robertson
>First time post, but been lurking for a while. I have access to several large live oaks that are being take down for a construction project and was woundering how it turns.
Turning Live Oak
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#2Hard as steel, dulls tool quickly, beautiful grain
Al Crandall
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john Lucas
>I like it except it rusts the lathe. I wax the lathe bed real good before I start and then clean it again after it's done. I made several Oak bowls for a commission before Christmas. They really liked them. I'm going to try to get them back for photos because I couldn't get them shot before they picked them up.
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John Veerkamp, Western Mo.
>I've turned a couple of pieces from live oak rescued from firewood pile in San Antonio. wonderful color and firgur. It finishes nicely. It is about like Mesquite or Osage Orange to turn. Keep the tools sharp. It seems to be very stable. Go for it>
John
