Barron Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 My mother trimmed her mango tree and saved a chunk of a branch about 12" in diameter and 2' long. My question is, can this wood be used in turning. I know that wood from branches does not really work for boards due to movement (reaction wood), but can it be used for turning? I am thinking smaller objects, like pens. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Found this Here's what I was told by a correspondant to my wood ID web site: Correspondant Pete Morrison tells me that working mango is very similar to working with maple and that it is not a very hard or tight-grained wood and can be quite dusty when sanding. No problems with dulling tools and takes finishes quite well but the wood may chip if worked too agressively. At this link http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f2/mango-wood-15819/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I would try it. Try turning a bowl with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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