Exotic wood. A pleasure to cut.

**Wal** · 26-09-2016

Hi all,

I made this ornament for a friend over the weekend (it references a long running joke between us - heh, you probably had to be there..)

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The stand is made from a blank of African black wood I bought a while back which was an ideal size for this project. It's expensive stuff meaning you won't be making too many things out of it, and that's a shame because this stuff cuts and finishes like a dream! It's an oily wood and seems to lubricate the cutter as it goes. Fair enough, I'm running conservatively (as ever) but it was a joy to watch this. Here's a vid:

(Wood cutting starts at 1.40)

Wal.

**njhussey** · 26-09-2016

I love seeing your projects Wal, never cease to be amazed at the quality of your work....

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**Wal** · 26-09-2016

Cheers Neil - heh, it's more the machine's work than mine!

Wal.

**Lee Roberts** · 27-09-2016

Originally Posted by njhussey

I love seeing your projects Wal, never cease to be amazed at the quality of your work....

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Indeed, he's got a thing about them Cap Heads though hasn't he

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**Wal** · 27-09-2016

Hehe, yep - you're right. To most it's just a bolt. To me it's like magic...

Wal.

**Clive S** · 27-09-2016

Originally Posted by Wal

Hehe, yep - you're right. To most it's just a bolt. To me it's like magic...

Wal.

Keep off the mushrooms Wal

**Washout** · 27-09-2016

Really nice work Wal

I'd watched the video from my subbed channel feed on YouTube and hadn't realised that was wood - thought it was a plastic. Seems to mill very nicely.

Chris