Cottonwood

Re: Cottonwood

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Doug,

I just turned my first piece of cottonwood several weeks ago and loved it. It was a burled piece but it cut clean and was just beautiful wood to work with. I suggest you grab a few pieces and go for it!

Jennifer

Wonderful Wood!

Earl Eyre

>I have turned quite a bit of it. It is soft and therefore takes sharp tools or (in my case) a lot of sanding but the grain and color is wonderful.

Earl

A couple of plates

Phil Joines Krum, Texas

>LOML did these a while ago as presents. The colors are a bit washed in the pic.

Re: Cottonwood

GaryNelson

>Doug--any wood is good to try.Especially when free.Never take a piece to experiment with or to learn with.I did every piece as though it was to be a masterpiece.What would happen if the wood was very extra-ordinary--then you ruined it,or if you really did a good job and the wood was not up to par.Be happy with your work--never look at it as though it is not as good as others.It is YOU that did it.Gary

Re: Cottonwood

woodspinner/ Bill Hale

>If it is green, keep the windex handy for the shield and be ready for a shower.

Good wood and nice grain in some pieces.

Yes keep the tools very sharp.

Good turning and be safe

Bill in Casa Grande, AZ.

Re: Cottonwood

Bernie

>soft but nice to turn with a sharp tool

this platter is abot 18" sanded to 2000

oil and wax finish

Get some

BErnie