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joe zarnitz
08-03-2005, 8:55 PM
any info appreciated---tks,joe
Bill Turpin
08-03-2005, 9:26 PM
Some persimmon I cut in early May, was center cut and Anchorsealed. It split within 24 hours. Splits were entire length, can only use for pens, maybe.

Bill in WNC mountains
Loy Hawes
08-03-2005, 9:47 PM
Here is a spalted persimmon bowl I turned a month ago. The outside was flamed with a plumbing torch. I bought the blank off of ebay. It was dry and I don't recall having any problems turning it. The finish was a mixture of tung oil, blo, and mineral spirits.
Ted Okolichany
08-04-2005, 8:08 PM
Bill,

Where do you live in the mountains of WNC?

I live near Lake Glenville.

We have a great wood turning club here. The Westren NC Woodturners..

Ted
Bill Turpin
08-04-2005, 9:02 PM
I live between Hendersonville and Bat Cave on top of a 3000' mountain. I belong to Carolina Mountain Woodturners in Asheville.

Bill in WNC mountains
Ted Okolichany
08-05-2005, 7:31 AM
Bill,

Great club in Asheville, just a bit far for us here to travel too.

I started the AAW Chapter here just over 2 years ago. We have about 40 members.

Ted
Ed Breen
08-08-2005, 5:30 PM
I'm a raw beginner at turning. So far only had turned a few hndles for LOML's collectibles (all dried wood) The other day I had a large persimmon limb loaded with fruit just drop off the tree. I cut a few small lengths just to see what green wood was for turning. WOW, the curls just came off the gouge like confetti. It was swell, and confirmed that I will remain turning and keep learning!