Junniper

========================================================================== Mornin" Keith:

I do turnings out of Honey Locust and Hackberry. Both of these woods have a pretty straight grain. To add to the visual effect, I cut pieces diagonally across the grain and get some interesting looks. Another way is to slightly set the tailstock off center before truing up your cylinder. This will give you more figuring along the sides.

Good Luck, The Other Bruce

Thanks Bruce

============================================================================== Evenin' Keith:

The angle doesn't have to be as much as 45 degrees. Sometimes 10 - 25 degrees brings some interesting results.

Bruce

Thanks Keith

I turned some wet and then nuked it in the microwave. It warped but after a polishing with the beall system it looked great. Kinda almost sorta a alabaster slash ivory slash whatever look...

eric