Walnut

[lewisc]

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  

 

[Mark J]

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.  

[Coop]

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! 

[lewisc]

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. 

[lewisc]

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?

[Mark J]

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.  

[Chestnut]

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.