Cherry Plum???

[Paul.J]

Finally getting back into turning mode again now the horse is finished,so decided to pay my tree surgeon friend a visit the weekend,just to say hello :lol:
We had a stroll upto the log pile and he had some logs that were orange in colour on the ends,which he said was Cherry Plum :?: which are the 2 logs at the back,left and center of piccy.
Does anyone know how this dries and turns?
Also got some nice pieces of Laburnum,and a piece of Birch which i haven't turned before.
But next on the line is to get the bench for the lathe sorted.
Which i will put on a new post

 

[Anonymous]

Both Plum and Cherry are Prunus species... I'd treat it as Cherry and X your fingers Paul :wink:

 

[TEP]

Get it cut or rough turned Paul, it don't like staying in the log. That Purple Leaf plum I have was cut into planks, and waxed the ends. Still all in one piece, he says, fingers and legs crossed.

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Graham/Tep.
I will try and get it cut up tomorrow :roll:

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Paul,

I've heard of cherry tomatos, I've even heard of plum tomatos but never of plum cherrys, or cherry plums for that matter!! :lol:

If it is cherry (most likely) get it converted ASAP and get rid of the core/pith of the log or you'll have lots of fire wood on your hands!!

Good luck,

Richard

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Richard.
I'd never heared of it either,but the tree surgeon says it is quite common in gardens :?
Just couldn't leave it their,looks too nice.So thought it worth a goo

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Paul,

Thats the beauty of being a turner... you don't know what a wood looks like, stick it on the lathe and hey presto, now you do!!

Enjoy your new wood :wink:

Richard

 

[Bodrighy]

Jusrt one question Paul, where on earth are you going to put it? You really better get the green machine rolling and do some turning again or else set up your own blank shop.

Pete

 

[TEP]

Just for reference, the Cherry Plum is a Plum tree. The fruit only grows to the size of a large cherry and is coloured red & yellow.

Tastes absolutely gorgeous when stewed with a bit of custard. I've got a full size one in my garden and we pick the fruit every year for jam making.

Once the limbs/trunk is big enough it will show the purple, blue and orange streaks of any Plum tree in the heart wood.

 

[Paul.J]

Bodrighy wrote
Jusrt one question Paul, where on earth are you going to put it? You really better get the green machine rolling and do some turning again or else set up your own blank shop.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I know Pete.I did try and resist,it as been about 4 months since me last visit but i was drawn to the pile like a magnet
Trouble is i haven't done any turning in that time,but i am planning on having a good bash at it all,promise :shock:
Might need a new set of tools and hands when i'm done though :lol:

Tam
It is a gorgeous colour at the moment,just hope wish it will stay that colour when turned.

 

[Scrums]

If the piccy is of the 'Cherry Plum' with the Birch on the right, then that Cherry is definitely not Cherry. Plum would be a better bet. All fruiting woods are nice to turn, tight slow growing grain. As for the Laburnum, don't hold your breath - it takes an age to dry. I have a 6" diamete branch that's been cut 3 years and has been dimensioned and in the kiln for a month now and the weight still hasn't levelled out.

Chris.

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Chris
I'm in no rush so it will be something to look forward to turning in the future all been well.