As Wood Turns | Woodturning End Grain Box - From Tree To Display @AsWoodTurns | Uploaded March 2023 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
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This project is a end grain box from elm. End grain is dramatically different from cross grain. Some good things - some (well) not so good.
Generally, an end grain box is turned from one species of wood and generally one piece of wood. A big issue is expansion/contraction as humidity changes. When made from the same species, this should be uniform. Since there is no cross grain, there should be no difference.
However, in this project, I stabilized the wood at the joint with CA glue to further reduce wood movement.
Instead of turning a smooth top, I used a chain saw bit to texture the surface.
Again, mounting is critical. Keeping track of how to mount is essential.
My box is 2.5" diameter and 4.5" tall, finished with walnut oil.
Enjoy.
p.s. If you would like a more in depth demonstration, please contact me for an IRD (Zoom Demo) on this or other topics.
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#endgrain #woodbox #woodworking #woodturning #woodturningprojects #lathe #AlanStratton #video #DIY #Utah
https://www.AsWoodTurns.com
This project is a end grain box from elm. End grain is dramatically different from cross grain. Some good things - some (well) not so good.
Generally, an end grain box is turned from one species of wood and generally one piece of wood. A big issue is expansion/contraction as humidity changes. When made from the same species, this should be uniform. Since there is no cross grain, there should be no difference.
However, in this project, I stabilized the wood at the joint with CA glue to further reduce wood movement.
Instead of turning a smooth top, I used a chain saw bit to texture the surface.
Again, mounting is critical. Keeping track of how to mount is essential.
My box is 2.5" diameter and 4.5" tall, finished with walnut oil.
Enjoy.
p.s. If you would like a more in depth demonstration, please contact me for an IRD (Zoom Demo) on this or other topics.
Blog: https://www.AsWoodTurns.com
FB: https://www.Facebook.com/AsWoodTurns
InstaGram: http://www.Instgram.com/as_wood_turns
Etsy: etsy.com/shop/AsWoodTurnsTools
Pinterest pinterest.com/aswoodturns
#endgrain #woodbox #woodworking #woodturning #woodturningprojects #lathe #AlanStratton #video #DIY #Utah
