09-17-2015, 01:36 AM
I've had a request for a project made with bloodwood. I've used it a little with a couple flat projects, but never on the lathe. Does it turn well?
The projects I've made are only 3-4 years old and have seen very little sunlight. They've held their color pretty well, but I'm curious if it will darken over time the way cherry, or purpleheart does?
I am also looking to add a subtle contrasting wood, and seeing Gecko's amazing boxes, I was considering figured Koa. Anyone have any experience with this? Do you think it will "work" with the bloodwood?
I won't be starting on this for a while yet, but I need to start working on the technical problems while the creative juices flow...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dave
The projects I've made are only 3-4 years old and have seen very little sunlight. They've held their color pretty well, but I'm curious if it will darken over time the way cherry, or purpleheart does?
I am also looking to add a subtle contrasting wood, and seeing Gecko's amazing boxes, I was considering figured Koa. Anyone have any experience with this? Do you think it will "work" with the bloodwood?
I won't be starting on this for a while yet, but I need to start working on the technical problems while the creative juices flow...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Dave