lewisc Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 You guys in the USA are lucky. Every time I use walnut ( I think this is the 3rd time) I fall in love with it more. It’s pricey in Australia though so I’ve only ever bought a small amount I’m making a few toy planes to give to friends and went for a walnut and a Victorian Ash plane. The Vic ash I’ve got is a common plantation hardwood here and is much lighter in colour than most I’ve seen. The walnut is amazing though. I can’t wait to get some finish on this 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 That's funny that you would say that. I am envious of some of the Australian woods that we can't get here at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Lewis, wern’t you and the wife in the States recently? Your wife is much luckier than mine. I would have been tempted to sacrifice her baggage for a few bf of walnut. Probably not but a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted September 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 That was Christmas 2017/18 Coop. Best trip I’ve been on so far. The next time, I think I’ll be doing just that. A bit of birds eye maple would be good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted September 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Mark J said: That's funny that you would say that. I am envious of some of the Australian woods that we can't get here at all. Which ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 There are lots of woods and burrs I see Australian woodturners using that seem exotic to me. Mallee, Huron Pine, Tasmanian Blackwood, Queensland Rosewood, Jacaranda, Ganabarri, and Macassar Ebony are examples from one wood turner's book. All beautiful stuff with different virtues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 4 hours ago, lewisc said: Which ones? Jarrah and spotted gum look awesome. Vic ash would be cool as well. There are probably more that aren't as common that would definitely never make it to the states. Wish we could do some trading because i agree with Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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