jHop Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Not going to run a poll on this, because of all the options. But I'm curious to know what your favorite wood is on those go-to situations. The ones where you have a project in mind that will not take a lot of time? Not the same as your preferred wood, but what type of wood do you turn to when you have little time to choose? My personal favorite (currently) is a tie between poplar and walnut. But that's partly because I'm in a turning and small pen box phase right now. What's your favorite wood to turn to when you absolutely need to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcornHouse Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Not going to run a poll on this, because of all the options. But I'm curious to know what your favorite wood is on those go-to situations. The ones where you have a project in mind that will not take a lot of time? Not the same as your preferred wood, but what type of wood do you turn to when you have little time to choose? My personal favorite (currently) is a tie between poplar and walnut. But that's partly because I'm in a turning and small pen box phase right now. What's your favorite wood to turn to when you absolutely need to? Partly its what I have in stock, but cherry is usually my go to wood. Great workability, beautiful with or without figure, easy to finish, and only gets more beautiful with age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersb Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Really it would be whatever I have on hand, if there is enough. Lately I have to go and buy whatever I need because I don't have enough for an entire project. If I were turning pens, I would have all kinds of wood to choose from. I just got some Sapele and it is really nice to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bywc Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Currently its Oak,pine,walnut or cedar becauses thats what my wood racks are over flowing with but as they get depleted it all depends what I happen to get my hands on next, but if your asking IF i had zero wood stored and I suddenly realized I needed to build something fast that wasn't going to someone who paid me to build it and it was just slap it together and get it done I would just use pine because even if it turns out looking like crap but serves it function then I am not out much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Mc Jones Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Whatever I have in the scrap pile in enough qty to complete the project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Whatever looks really cool at my sawyer's place. He always surprises me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasScott Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I like to work with Cherry,Walnut and Mahogany when I can get it...My go to wood though is Ash..Easy to work and does not cost much more than Pine..But I do build with Pine when I have no other wood for a project and money is the main factor... Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhell Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Maple, walnut... depends on what I'm doing. Tamboti is great for small stuff and I love the smell when I'm working with it. Tough on tools and sandpaper though. Conversely, I don't care for oak. Oak is everywhere and I just don't like it. It smells weird, tough on tools, and I don't care for the look. I also don't care for wenge because it makes me itchy and uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Cherry when i can get my hands on it. i love the way it takes a finish and the tight grain pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon003 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 If I have some, Cherry is nice. But I tend to tailor the wood to the actual use. For shop stuff, I use ash, because I picked up a hoard of the stuff a few years ago for pennies on the dollar. But I'm down to my last 100 bd ft or so, that will eventually change... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Like a lot of folks I use what I have on hand for quick projects. But my go to wood is probably Maple. Cuts beautifully, sands wells, machines like a dream. I also find that because of the lighter color it can take dyes and stains to become a lot of different shades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombarde16 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Any wood that I haven't used before. Seriously, the fun and discovery is the appeal and there's so many species out there that I've not met. Having just moved, I'm crammed into a glorified closet in our basement awaiting the spring thaw. In the meantime, I'm doing a dovetailed box out of Aspen. Something I've never used before and a mild, user-friendly stroll down Neanderthal lane. (All the heavy power tools are packed up awaiting their new home.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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