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That is great work Ray! Never heard of Holm Oak before, is it common over there?Ken Weaver
Clemson, SC
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Originally posted by Ken WeaverNever heard of Holm Oak before, is it common over there?
It's actually Quercus ilex - sometimes called "Holly Oak" or "Evergreen Oak" and tends to be very heavy, due to the density of the wood. Consequently, it can be a bit difficult to turn and dulls an edge very quickly indeed. The upside is that it's also known for its wild grain patterns and rays.
On my "to do" list is a bowl from a bowl - I've been given one of a set of bowling woods to turn a lidded bowl from. That's lignum vitae, so I guess that Holm Oak will seem quite soft compared to that!
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Originally posted by RayintheUKThat's lignum vitae, so I guess that Holm Oak will seem quite soft compared to that!
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Originally posted by gertiNice bowl and great looking finish! How long does the Danish Oil take to cure?
Thanks for the comments, guys!
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Originally posted by RayintheUKIt depends on the porosity of the wood, really. As the Holm Oak is very dense, it doesn't soak in like it would on Cedar or Sycamore. I flood it on, wait ten minutes, wipe off the excess then buff it with the lathe running. A second coat is then left for five minutes and the process repeated. After another interval (lunch, perhaps ), the wax is applied.
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