A wee African blackwood vase

[woody]

I received an African blackwood log today 8" x 4" so I just couldn't resist I had to turn it so on the trusty band saw cut it in half and this is the end result turned with my new small tool that I made and finished with sanding sealer and spay lacquer it is 4" x 4" the hardest part was washing the black contamination out of the sapwood with white spirit

After 20 years turning I still get a kick from it be it a large or small turning

[John D Smith]

Hi Woody,I have never had the pleasure of turning African Blackwood, what a lovely Vase you have turned from your log well done.You mention washing the black contamination out of the sapwood could you explain in a little more detail I find this very interesting.Regards John

[woody]

When sanding the black dust gets in the grain of the cream sapwood which is softer it can be left to make the gain stand out more but I prefer to wash it out with white spirit also if you don't get rid of it it can make the sapwood look very dirty

[Bryan Milham]

Woody, unusual to see the paler cambium layer on blackwood. It does take a stunning finish as well.

Nicely turned vase, well done.

[John D Smith]

Hi again Woody,thanks for the explanation on the washing with white spirit,I have been searching the internet for logs nearly fell of my chair when I saw the prices 4"x12" log £45.00 I will have to save the pennies Regards John

[woody]

No way try Turners Cabin on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOODTURNING-EXOTIC-WOOD-AFRICAN-BLACK-WOOD-HOLLOW-FORM-BLANK-1-2-5-X8-LOT-88-/390429282942?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=item5ae766127e

[John D Smith]

Hi Woody, It was Turners Cabin web site I was looking at,take a look I do not know why it is so expensive on the web site?regards John

[woody]

Hi John yes I did see them and I think I got as big a shock as you I am going to see him on the 30th so I shall gab a few of the cheaper ones whitest Im there hopefully

[Turners cabin]

It’s really nice to see what happens to our timber when it leaves us you have done a great job .
the reason for the price difference is the weight i sell the back wood by the kg
the pieces on eBay are smaller ones as the ones on my site are larger
I’m always happy to cut it smaller if it helps any one
Ian

[woody]

I will see you Sat Ian the 29th I definitely want some more so dose my mate

[Turners cabin]

Hi wood just let me know what time

[woody]

Between 9.30 and 10 am if that's OK

[Turners cabin]

i would make it near the 10 as the school close to were we are gets very busy

[woody]

Sorry my mistake it is Sat 30th but 10am will be fine so lets say between 10 and 10.30am  just to allow for traffic  is that OK with you

[Turners cabin]

ah i will have to get back to you on that one then im suposed to be going to visit George that day