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cornishpisky

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Tulipwood
« on: May 21, 2010, 02:16:17 pm »
Has anyone ever used Tulipwood? if so, what's it like to cut?

Ian

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2010, 03:34:39 pm »
Here is link that shows the wood with a description.  This is were I get scrap wood of all types for a dollar a pound.  I might see if I can get some on my next visit.

http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/hardwoods/exotic_hardwoods/exotic_wood/tulipwood_lumber/tulipwood_wood.html

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2010, 04:43:36 pm »
Hi Ian,
Just bought some last month but haven't used it yet was planning on seeing if I could make something this weekend. Will let you know how it went.
David.

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2010, 10:36:19 pm »
Has a good grain but tends to fade after it has been worked
Jimbo

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2010, 02:33:04 am »
I have used a fair amount of it.  I used it for the tulips on JGRs Tulip intarsia pattern.  It is hard, but sands and polishes up very well so the finishes look great.  I have never had a problem with it fading.  I typically do 3 hand rubbed coats of Old Master's clear gel varnish.

dankc908

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2010, 09:29:42 am »
I use it for turned pens.  I think it is a little hard and dense for scrolling.  However, I only buy 3/4" - 1" pieces.

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cornishpisky

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2010, 01:28:26 pm »
Thank you all for the info, i think i will have to get a bit of Tulipwood to try, i'm only looking at 1/4" so i guess that should cut OK, always looking for something a little unusual as i find exotic woods difficult to get hold of here in the UK.

Ian

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2010, 03:56:50 pm »
Hi Ian,
I just tried cutting yesterday, Went ok my piece was about 1 inch thick.
Was the first time I used it. Like you I have difficulty getting exotic woods. Life on the other side of the channel(Netherlands). When I have finished I will post a photo.
David.

cornishpisky

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2010, 10:22:49 am »
Hi Dawie, i look forward to seeing the finished project.

Ian

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Re: Tulipwood
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2010, 04:49:52 pm »
Yes, let us know how it goes, and post your work. Never used Tulipwood. I am interested in your feed back.  8)
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