I just got some palm tree logs from a neighbor that was cutting it down. I was thinking of using to to turn some bowls if it works OK. I haven't tried it yet, but was wondering if anyone had any experience with it and what I should do. Any words of wisdom will be appreciated. I was thinking of trying to turn some wet and let the rest dry out.
Al
Turned a piece of palm once years ago. You don't really get shavings, you get dust. I turned a hollow form with it which came out fine. I'm not sure what sort of success you'd have turning it in bowl configuration. I think most folks use a spindle orientation. But the price is right so give it a try and report back.
...Kevin
Due to the coarse texture I'm not sure how it would turn out as a single piece bowl, but if you do segmented woodtunings this is a nice example if what can be done, and what it looks like finished:
Greg G.
Greg,
Thanks for the information. I was thinking what you reported on too. BUT if I can make something like you had a picture of I don't think I would have any complaints.
Al
Hmmm. I dunno - I think you'd better send me some to experiment with. :-) (Very nice piece!)
Yup, lots of dust & no shavings!
Don't ask me which is which, but some palm can be turned, and the rest not. Try a sample and see.
try mounting it with the "grain" running at a 45 degree angle to the axis of rotation - I've made some bamboo pieces that way and I like how they come out
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