What are the best types of wood for turning on a wood lathe?
by Lathe on Mar.23, 2009, under Do It Yourself (DIY)
NIGEL K asked:
I am a complete novice at wood turning but have managed to make a few decent bowls, before I upgrade to a better lathe I would lke to know the best types of wood to use.
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I am a complete novice at wood turning but have managed to make a few decent bowls, before I upgrade to a better lathe I would lke to know the best types of wood to use.
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March 26th, 2009 on 9:45 am
When I was in Woodshop we used pine for practice pieces and cherry, oak, or maple for finished projects. I prefer maple because I remember that it didn’t splinter much.
March 28th, 2009 on 6:22 am
Most hardwoods seem to be easier to use in a lathe because of the fine grain.Try to obtain old newel posts from a reclaimation yard.