Gum for turning

[Jim Young]

What do you seasoned turners think of gum. I have turned one bowl so for and found it difficult. Not sure if it's my skill level or the wood itself. I was planning on bringing some with me to the EOP picnic if it's worth turning.

[Ken Salisbury]

Originally posted by Jim Young
What do you seasoned turners think of gum. I have turned one bowl so for and found it difficult. Not sure if it's my skill level or the wood itself. I was planning on bringing some with me to the EOP picnic if it's worth turning.

I tried some --- but it didn't work too good --- maybe it was the paper it was wrapped in.<IMG src="http://www.klsal.com/smiley2.gif">

[Steve Clardy]

that waxed paper would screw things up a bit. But the gum smells good after its opened up.
Maybe one of these days I will get one on you. lol
Steve:D

[Steve Clardy]

Originally posted by Jim Young
What do you seasoned turners think of gum. I have turned one bowl so for and found it difficult. Not sure if it's my skill level or the wood itself.

Can't turn it, can't sand it. Grain just won't lay down. Maybe Ken could work on some of it with a match and scorch it for you.:)