More of the claro,,,the BIG ONE!!

[Mark Norman]

Nice try Curtis;)

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The first cut after a lot of ponderin..

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And the gold hiding inside..

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More to come...

[Mark Norman]

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[alex carey]

hmmm, I think Mark won this one.
Looking good, love the pics.

[curtis rosche]

is that a carbide chain on that saw?

[Mark Norman]

Thanks Alex,,,, I am literaly LOLin!!!

Nope not carbide Curtis, just good and sharp.
Man, I gotta get organized now... and get busy with the anchorseal..

[curtis rosche]

now im gonna have to go cut off the resst of my fingers.......

[curtis rosche]

you should leave one of the stumps whole, or get a stump of a different wood. and turn the whole thing make one big bowl. i would suggest a diggerent wood than walnut because you dont wanna waste it since you cant do corings. but all the time on the lathe doing a big peice like over 25inches should be good for you. then you can also see how the grain changes in the wood as you go and when you get back to cuttin more peices up you will be able to get even more figure out of it

[Mark Norman]

now im gonna have to go cut off the resst of my fingers.......

Remind me not to loan ya my saw..:eek:

[Mark Norman]

you should leave one of the stumps whole, or get a stump of a different wood. and turn the whole thing make one big bowl. i would suggest a diggerent wood than walnut because you dont wanna waste it since you cant do corings. but all the time on the lathe doing a big peice like over 25inches should be good for you. then you can also see how the grain changes in the wood as you go and when you get back to cuttin more peices up you will be able to get even more figure out of it


I left em plenty big for doing large pieces/bowls. some even 8" thick that would turn a 22" bowl or more. I will start with some of the smaller cut-offs to gain some experience befor I tackle the larger stuff. I need a coring set up is what I need...
I hope to provide this stuff to other members here and soon wee will see turnings of this stuff showing up all over this forum.:D

My pm box is smoking allready from interested members..

[Wally Dickerman]

Ary you cutting it all with an eye to just bowls? Some great HF's in there. Some wild grain and color there.

Claro walnut is one of my favorites. Way, way back I had a source in Chico, Ca. When the NRA sold thousands of Springfield rifles in the 50's for $15, lots of guys were sporterizing them for hunting. I got into the stock making business as a sideline. Most of them were done with claro walnut.

Wally

[Mark Norman]

Ary you cutting it all with an eye to just bowls? Some great HF's in there. Some wild grain and color there.

Claro walnut is one of my favorites. Way, way back I had a source in Chico, Ca. When the NRA sold thousands of Springfield rifles in the 50's for $15, lots of guys were sporterizing them for hunting. I got into the stock making business as a sideline. Most of them were done with claro walnut.

Wally

I'm planning on selling most of it Wally, the buyer can do as they see fit with it. Check the classified.

I'll save some for me:)

[Jarrod McGehee]

Oh man Mark. that is some beautiful stuff. I've got that piece of pear in a box for you waiting to go out. I'm trying to cut some other stuff up in there too.

[Brian McInturff]

Some nice looking blanks in there Mark!! Really Nice! Hey, the 2nd box was at my door when I got home today. Way Cool. Thanks for the added extra's too:D The big one will definitely be a HF:)
Thanks Again:cool::cool:

[Mark Norman]

Some nice looking blanks in there Mark!! Really Nice! Hey, the 2nd box was at my door when I got home today. Way Cool. Thanks for the added extra's too:D The big one will definitely be a HF:)
Thanks Again:cool::cool:

Glad ya like it Brian, I aim to please:D

Can't wait to see the HF you make with it, I am sure with your talent behind the turning it will be stunning!! Will you have time Friday to put the gouge to the first piece?

[Mark Norman]

Oh man Mark. that is some beautiful stuff. I've got that piece of pear in a box for you waiting to go out. I'm trying to cut some other stuff up in there too.


Right on Jarrod:cool::cool: I can tell I will have quite a variety of wood to turn in my future..

Gee I hope I can keep all this straight..

[Bernie Weishapl]

That sure is some beautiful wood Mark no matter if it is bowls or HF's.

[Dick Strauss]

Mark,
That is some really pretty stuff. Hopefully the proceeds will help you finish the Rev A and get you going on the Rev B concrete lathes.

Good luck.

[Mark Norman]

Thanks Dick, I hope to be working on the Beta model soon but for now I am up to my ankles in walnut...ok kneecaps..LOL.. I did some sketches of the beta machine yesterday. stay tuned for more:)

Bernie, I agree, any way ya cut this stuff it is awesome!

[Christopher Fletcher]

That is just some beautiful wood. Dang you for being so far away!

[Mark Norman]

That is just some beautiful wood. Dang you for being so far away!

San Diego is not far Chris,,Do you have mail delivery where you live?;);)

I sliced up a piece today making some veneer.

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[alex carey]

WOW, that sure is pretty, dont give it all away.

[Paul Atkins]

This guy is just around the corner from me (and used to be my scoutmaster). You can't believe the stack of logs--- www.clarowalnutgunstocks.com

[Mark Norman]

WOW, that sure is pretty, dont give it all away.


Not to worry Alex, I have plenty to share. For now,, Give it a week or two and I'll cut off the sales..Save a few fer me:)

[Christopher Fletcher]

San Diego is not far Chris,,Do you have mail delivery where you live?;);)
Ah touche! Well, I'll PM you my address so you can send my fiance an engagement present and we'll call it even :-)

[Mark Norman]

Ah touche! Well, I'll PM you my address so you can send my fiance an engagement present and we'll call it even :-)
OK..is yer fiance cute?;):p

[robert hainstock]

There may be some trees that look better than that stuff, Mark; but that is plum gorgeous. LOML just commented how nice that someone passed it on instead of burning it. Her uncle who had five American blck walnut trees in his yard, burned the shed limbs for years. Very much looking forward to seeing the finished turnings. :D:D
Bob

[Rick Flink]

I am sooooo jealous of you folks that have access to that kind of wood. Up here in Northwest Montana, its nothing but pine, birch, elm, maybe an oak or maple once in awhile and lots of pine cones and fresh air.

That is one beautiful piece of wood!!!

Rick

[Chip Sutherland]

and I think I might have to change my shorts, too. I am so ENVIOUS !!!!

[Skip Spaulding]

Beautiful wood, looks like you are no stranger to that chainsaw. Great eye for where you made your cuts!

[Mark Norman]

Beautiful wood, looks like you are no stranger to that chainsaw. Great eye for where you made your cuts!


Thanks Skip, I've spent some time weilding a chainsaw. The eye for where to cut is a combination of experience and a bit of luck, but yeah, I thought about it for a while. The first cut was important as all the others had to follow its lead.

[Mark Norman]

Anyone here interested just shoot me a pm, I'm getting ~$100 for a 12"x12"x 5" piece that fits in a large flat rate box thats only $15 shipping to anywhere in the continental US.

I have way more than I will ever use myself and would love to see what other members make from it.

[Jarrod McGehee]

I start my workbench class at Palomar tuesday so I can cut up some more blanks to fit in the flat rate box that I'm sending you. Thanks!

[Jeff Nicol]

I start my workbench class at Palomar tuesday so I can cut up some more blanks to fit in the flat rate box that I'm sending you. Thanks!
Jarrod, Where you been? I never even saw a reply to the Eucalyptus cored set I did from the blank you sent me! Everyone who comes in the shop loves them!

Mark, maybe we can do a trade too. Will PM you

[Chris Hayes]

I think I'm feeling sick...sick that that isn't in my stash!
That's just a wonderful piece of wood...everyone who gets some should be very happy.

Chris

[Mark Norman]

We can do that Jeff, I'll trade ya some wood for a bowl:p:D

Looking forward to it Jarrod.

[Jarrod McGehee]

I put one up there on your post. I love the bowls.

[Jerry Rhoads]

Beautufull wood Mark

Jerry