Leo, I used Behr "Tung Oil Finish". The 3 coats were applied as per the instructions, at one hour intervals. My shop temperature? My home "shop" where I do the turning is my basement that is not...
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Leo, I used Behr "Tung Oil Finish". The 3 coats were applied as per the instructions, at one hour intervals. My shop temperature? My home "shop" where I do the turning is my basement that is not...
Gentlemen, Thanks again for all the information! I really do appreciate it. I have a jewelers loupe, and that is how I looked at the end grain. I also have access to microscopes, but after...
Gentlemen, Thanks again for the responses! I did shave the end grain of a piece of the wood, and it more closely resembles the end grain of the Box Elder. I am not sure how the people who looked at...
Thank you for the replies! Interesting information. I don't remember exactly what the Forestry/USDA guys said, other than American Chestnut. At the time I did not give it much thought, as I had no...
Hi Folks,
I'm the new guy here... Not new to woodworking, but a real newbie at turning. I just turned my first bowl, and attached a picture for your comments. The wood is wormy American Chestnut,...