Materials Used in Ornamental Turning - Bloodwood
Ornamentally Turned Objects
African Bloodwood
Patagonian Bloodwood
This is an excellent wood for ornamental turning.
It is a very hard woods (Janka hardness = 12,990 N), and it to holds shapes very well and the ornamental turning cuts show well.
Some turners don't like the very prominent pores in the wood. I find that it works well when paired with another piece, e.g., when this is used for the lid on a box made from a different wood.
It has reasonable availability, and is not overly costly.
Prototyping
Prototyping the design on less expensive woods is recommended.
Work Holding
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Ornamental Turning Notes
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Finishing
Finishing this may be necessary to bring out the beauty of the wood. Without a finish, it may look a bit dry. I use Tried & True’s Original Wood Finish.
Other Notes
More information is in The Wood Database.
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