Popular Post Mark J Posted April 24, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Well @Spanky here it is at long last, something from that piece of box elder you gave me. When I got the protective paint off the original piece of wood there were some natural cracks and bark inclusions that dictated cutting out a smaller piece of wood to turn. Ultimately "A Different Angle" was made from the "filet" of the board, but as I was trying out ideas and cutting the board down I decided that I really liked the wedge shape of the blank and would try to incorporate that. There are a couple of small irregularly shaped fragments left over that might still become something in my shop or I may give some to a member of my club who puts together fragments of wood for his blanks. Once I had the fillet, I turned it round and then knowing what I would be working with I did some sketches. These were mostly Ogee forms. I showed these to Marcia who looked at them for a moment and then said "Why don't you do a diamond". To which I spluttered " That's a terrible idea" and, after blathering a bit more, "I'll sketch it and show you". Then after eating my hat, I went to the workshop and turned it. Here's some other views: It's definitely a different shape, but I like it. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Those off cuts could make some interesting handles or other turned objects. I enjoy showing Box elder pieces to people shortly after the express strong dislike for the trees. They usually eat their hat as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Very interesting piece. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Well, it did have a little red in it. I have a bigger piece going to the Ga bowl turner soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Wow! Just ... wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spanky Posted April 24, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 You should have seen the lumber that came out of that log. All but a few boards, went to the Woodcraft store’s in Tn and Ga. The big dummy that cut that log didn’t keep one board. I promise he want make a mistake like that again. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Chestnut said: Those off cuts could make some interesting handles or other turned objects. I enjoy showing Box elder pieces to people shortly after the express strong dislike for the trees. They usually eat their hat as well. I have to look at it some more, but one of the pieces might make a little hollow form. What's wrong with a box elder tree? I don't think I've ever seen one standing. 1 hour ago, Spanky said: Well, it did have a little red in it. And fortunately I got it turned before all the red fades . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mark J said: What's wrong with a box elder tree? I don't think I've ever seen one standing They are considered a trash tree along with walnut and cherry by those that know nothing about wood. They generate a lot of debris. Box elder also have box elder bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Mark J you need to come back down sometime when it’s not raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock. Hey come in a ole truck so I can throw a few big chunk’s of wood in it. You didn’t want any in the Show Honda mini truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 A friend made some syrup from a box elder tree like they do with maple and it was delicious, very pretty wood Rickey, and that's a beautiful bowl Mark, well done sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 REALLY cool Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 11 hours ago, treeslayer said: A friend made some syrup from a box elder tree like they do with maple and it was delicious, very pretty wood Rickey, and that's a beautiful bowl Mark, well done sir! Was it pink? I saw some made somewhere and the syrup turned out with a good pink tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thanks, everyone, for your comments. Is it the box elder bug that causes the red coloring in the wood grain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Mark J said: Is it the box elder bug that causes the red coloring in the wood grain? Yes, but the box elder tree needs to be cut off of a creek or river bank. That one was cut 10 ft from a river bank. If you cut one on the side of the mtn it will be all white with no red coloring. The bugs like water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Spanky said: Yes, but the box elder tree needs to be cut off of a creek or river bank. That one was cut 10 ft from a river bank. If you cut one on the side of the mtn it will be all white with no red coloring. The bugs like water. I cut one from my tree row which is a 1/4 mile from water and there was some good red in it. I don't get the box elder bugs though. Some think it's just from any damage to the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 6 hours ago, Chestnut said: Was it pink? I saw some made somewhere and the syrup turned out with a good pink tint. Nope, dark like maple syrup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 18 hours ago, treeslayer said: A friend made some syrup from a box elder tree like they do with maple and it was delicious, very pretty wood Rickey, and that's a beautiful bowl Mark, well done sir! While I haven't confirmed it, a former neighbor of mine who also made box elder syrup told me the trees are in the maple family. We had other neighbors who also made syrup from birch trees. It was very light, both in flavor and appearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 16 hours ago, Byrdie said: While I haven't confirmed it, a former neighbor of mine who also made box elder syrup told me the trees are in the maple family. We had other neighbors who also made syrup from birch trees. It was very light, both in flavor and appearance. Box elder is Acer Negundo. Acer is the maple family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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