busy at the lathe - poll & contest
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busy at the lathe - poll & contest
Been experimenting with some new wood types.
I had an old turning square of a very light colored wood (no idea what the name is ) on my shelf I'd never turned a call out of.
I got a shipment of 3 new wood types in the mail yesterday, so I've been hunched over the lathe much of last night and today.
Just turned the call bodies and applied a coat of sealer, still a good bit of finish work to do, but I had to show them off.
Wood types and a brief summary (my observations) of the wood:
W = Wenge - a very coarse grained wood with a somewhat rough feel but looks nice and should provide a secure grip.
R = Redheart - hard & smooth, but has several natural checks (looks like a small crack, but it really isn't a crack in the call) unusual color.
U = the unknown wood type (if you recognize it let me know! ) - a bit soft, but should finish nicely.
E = Ebony - similar to the redheart in texture but with fewer checks and maybe a bit harder. Should finish to look very nice! (I experimented with this one for the black color - looking for a substitute for "blackwood" which is used to make musical instruments and is naturally an "oily" wood. I like the blackwood better, but it's getting very expensive. )
EDIT -
Just had a thought
Lets have a poll for the favorite wood and I'll have a drawing and give it away after the poll ends (5 days). When you vote also post to the thread to enter the drawing. When the poll ends I'll use the names of those who post and select a winner.
I had an old turning square of a very light colored wood (no idea what the name is ) on my shelf I'd never turned a call out of.
I got a shipment of 3 new wood types in the mail yesterday, so I've been hunched over the lathe much of last night and today.
Just turned the call bodies and applied a coat of sealer, still a good bit of finish work to do, but I had to show them off.
Wood types and a brief summary (my observations) of the wood:
W = Wenge - a very coarse grained wood with a somewhat rough feel but looks nice and should provide a secure grip.
R = Redheart - hard & smooth, but has several natural checks (looks like a small crack, but it really isn't a crack in the call) unusual color.
U = the unknown wood type (if you recognize it let me know! ) - a bit soft, but should finish nicely.
E = Ebony - similar to the redheart in texture but with fewer checks and maybe a bit harder. Should finish to look very nice! (I experimented with this one for the black color - looking for a substitute for "blackwood" which is used to make musical instruments and is naturally an "oily" wood. I like the blackwood better, but it's getting very expensive. )
EDIT -
Just had a thought
Lets have a poll for the favorite wood and I'll have a drawing and give it away after the poll ends (5 days). When you vote also post to the thread to enter the drawing. When the poll ends I'll use the names of those who post and select a winner.
Last edited by wabi on Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:04 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: busy at the lathe
you do a great job on the calls, might have to get one in a few weeks.
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Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
they all look great but ebony for me hands down!
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i think the red is a great color. thank you.
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Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
I also think the red one is the best colour!!!!
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Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
I picked W, i liked the color as it blends well in the woods
Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
I Picked E... I know it is not "blackwwod" But I do love my blackwood call I purchased from you.. I know it works well... called in my 1 and only crossbow buck with it
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Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
I picked W, although they all look great Nice work
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Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
This is a tough call as they all look great! I love the grain in 'w', the red color is awesome, and the white is very unique. I gave the edge to the ebony for its musical abilities but I would be proud to show them all off!
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Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
Red heart gets my vote but the ebony is a close second.
But they are all great works of art Wabi.
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Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
i like thewhitecolor just cause its different. like me.
Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
They are all very nice but I voted for the Redheart.
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Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
I like the ebony .It was a tough "call" (pun intended) though.
Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
I like the dark and grain look
Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
They all look great and I was undecided at first between W and R. Voted Wenge finally as it just sort of jumps out at me. I like it.
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