Materials Used in Ornamental Turning - Pink Ivory
Ornamentally Turned Objects
Pink Ivory
Pink Ivory
Picture courtesy Al Collins
This is an excellent wood for ornamental turning, and gets used when the color is need for the piece being made (e.g., multi-layered pieces).
It is quite hard (Janka hardness = 14,370 N), so expect to resharpen often. That hardness enables it to hold shapes very well. It has a natural beauty, but in a simple kind of way that allows for the ornamental turning cuts to show well.
Prototyping
This wood is not highly available. Prototyping the design on less expensive and more easily available woods is recommended.
Work Holding
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Ornamental Turning Notes
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Finishing
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Other Notes
More information is in The Wood Database.
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