Eucalyptus

[edmund]

Hello Everyone,
As a novice to turning I'm experimenting with different types of wood - which I rather like doing. I have a piece of Eucalyptus, which I think has really interesting figuring, which I've now turned to a cylinder (3" x 14"). I found it a bit harder to get a smooth cylinder - I think it's the grain of the wood, not just me (may be wrong on this ). As I haven't decided what to make from this blank I was wondering whether there are certain things I should not try to make. I was thinking of a simple egg cup or goblet perhaps. Thoughts and guidance gratefully received. Edmund

 

[Nick W]

I'd like to see the egg that goes in a cup that size :wink:

 

[edmund]

I'd like to see the egg that goes in a cup that size :wink:

Even with my turning skills I'd probably be able to squeeze more than one egg cup out of the blank that size :lol:

 

[jasonB]

Goblets, egg cups, a candle stick, fruit - apple or pear, all come to mind. Also a small cylindrical box will help to improve your accuracy with getting a good fit to the lid although this should only be done if the wood is dry.

Jason

 

[CHJ]

...snip... a cylinder (3" x 14"). ....snip... or goblet perhaps. Edmund

You should be able to get a couple of well proportioned Goblets out of that length. They certainly have potential to show off grain patterns. (see Gallery link below.)
Do you have any guidance on how to tackle a Goblet, such as Keith Rowleys 'A foundation course' Book. (page82.)

If not PM me and I will send you some guidance notes.