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Dec 15th, 2009 at 10:17pm
 
I've just been offered a pickup load of monkey puzzle wood. I'm wondering about the turnabilty of that wood.
is it worth my time to go and get?
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Re: monkey puzzle tree
Reply #1 - Dec 15th, 2009 at 10:38pm
 
It is ugly, nasty stuff and has been put on the international "Do Not Turn" list.  I happen to be government certified for the task of eliminating this wood from the planet.  If you will haul it to my shop I will be glad to absorb the customary fee that I collect for providing this service.   Roll Eyes

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Reply #2 - Dec 16th, 2009 at 5:24am
 
Ditto, what Doug said it's gorgeous wood.
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Reply #3 - Dec 16th, 2009 at 1:51pm
 
have to agree with chuck and Rev...beautiful wood
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Reply #4 - Dec 16th, 2009 at 6:01pm
 
I think that was a resounding YES. go get it !!!!!!!!

Sorry to jump on the thread, but does anyone know what use I can come to, for Palm trees....it's like balsa wood, light, turns very well, then warps, cracks and goes in the bin. Any ideas out there ??????? I can get loads of it.... Cry
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Reply #5 - Dec 16th, 2009 at 6:11pm
 
Leo,
Move to Hawaii better selection of woods.  Grin
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Reply #6 - Dec 16th, 2009 at 7:44pm
 
Have you tried DNA?
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Reply #7 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 9:19am
 
DNA ?????? Am I being thick here, I do not know what it is, sorry.....
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Reply #8 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 11:39am
 
DNA = DeNaturedAlcohol
Unless your into genes and such.
Palms are a hairy wood, actually more of a tightly bundled grass. Their makeup is what lets them get so tall and sway to and fro.
You need to really stiffen up the wood or stabalize it. I tried a couple of pieces and gave up. You might have better wood or better success.
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Reply #9 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 2:22pm
 
Leo,

DNA, you probably won't find it under that name here.  Methylated Spirit is the same thing but it can stain wood a bit blue so I use Surgical Spirit instead, same stuff.
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Reply #10 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 6:06pm
 
Tom,
Thanks for the info...may give it a go. smiley=dankk2.gif

Brendan,
Thank you too, for the street name, now I could find some, where as before I thought I would get it at the pub or off licence.......( yes I am really that dim ) Undecided
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Reply #11 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 6:46pm
 
Leo,
We tend to forget where others live & you being from the UK you don't know what we call things. So your not that dim or maybe you really are either way you fit right in here.  Grin

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Reply #12 - Dec 17th, 2009 at 7:32pm
 
Sorry about the naming Leo, Take into account what Ted said as I have no experience with Palm. But I will rough turn a piece and leave it 10% as thick of its diameter, then soak it in the DNA for a day or two. The DNA replaces the water in the wood. I put it in double paper bags and weigh the bag once a week till the weight stabilizes. Then I finish turn the piece and it will not crack any more. Every wood reacts a little differently to the procedure. But its all a learning experience, I AM ENJOYING THE RIDE....Give it a shot, if you have alot of Palm, there has to be an answer.....experiment and keep notes... Wink
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Re: monkey puzzle tree
Reply #13 - Dec 18th, 2009 at 12:37am
 
If you can't afford the spirits you can try 1/2 cheap dish-washing detergent and 1/2 water. Mix up about 4L of each in a container big enough to accommodate the displacement. Let the wood soak for two days then turn it. I might suggest that you wipe off the excess b4 spinning.  Smiley
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Reply #14 - Dec 18th, 2009 at 1:00pm
 
Great replies guys, thank y'all for the information. I can try, try and try again, now that I have a bit of info. on this.

Most sites you could die waiting for a reply, but here it is almost instant.

Thank you all again. smiley=dankk2.gif smiley=dankk2.gif smiley=dankk2.gif smiley=thumbsup.gif smiley=thumbsup.gif
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