View Poll Results: Ambrosia Maple appeal

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Thread: Ambrosia Maple - like or not

  1. #1
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    Ambrosia Maple - like or not

    I know their are many wood workers who like Ambrosia Maple but my eyes don't see the appeal.

    all the best
    curt
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  2. I generally like Ambrosia maple.....I have made quite a few projects over the years. Once in a while an ugly piece comes up, but most of the time it yeilds pretty projects.
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  3. #3
    I like it.

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    Once in awhile I see an ambrosia maple project I like, but mostly I can do without. Not a fan of beetle poop. I won't buy any.
    Brian

    Sawdust Formation Engineer
    in charge of Blade Dulling

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian Brown View Post
    Once in awhile I see an ambrosia maple project I like, but mostly I can do without. Not a fan of beetle poop. I won't buy any.
    I like the saying under your signature.

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    I've never turned Ambrosia maple, but I like it and the pieces I've seen made from it have been quite attractive. A flat piece of Ambrosia, as in the thumbnail, is not particularly inspiring. Make something round, though....I like.

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    I think I'll chime in. I don't mind it, I have bought some. What I do like, is the beetle holes are the perfect size for inserting fretboard side dots. Makes embellishing an otherwise fairly drab platter easy. Don't think I'll be buying any more though. A bowl is okay. The beetle marks are interesting. Different.

  8. #8
    I love ambrosia, spalted, and burl lumber because of - not in spite of - their humble origins.

    Discovering the non-intuitive beauty in nature like this is precisely why I love this craft.

    The designer/turner has the challenge of presenting it in its best light.

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    just yesterday I made a meat tenderizing mallet out of some , mineral oil and beeswax looks good works well hopefully I wont get beat with it.

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    what I don't like is that I haven't seen, in person, a good finish technique that enhances the appearance.

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    I like ambrosia maple and have done quite a few pieces of it. They are unique and have a little extra appeal JMHO.
    I may not have it all together, but together we have it all.

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    I have been working with it a lot and I am absolutely amazed at the patterns these beetles can make. I love seeing what emerges. I keep some pieces on my desk at work and just keep staring at the patterns all the time. Its great!
    Here are 3 examples:

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    14" end grain platter

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    5" x5" Hollow Form

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    9" Diameter end grain bowl from Ambrosia Red Maple that had spalted for a few years. This piece of wood has a lot going on.

    The biggest issue is working with these end grain pieces and getting them to dry whole without cracking.

    Mat

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