Hi guys,
Today in work one of the apprentices told me that one of his neighbours (a tree surgeon) was cutting down a walnut tree and was wondering if anyone he knew wanted to buy bits, my first thought was yeah go for it, however I am not sure if it is worth getting or not.
I would want to use this wood for turning however I have no idea if walnut is any good on the lathe or is it best avoided?
Also I have no idea what it is worth, would it be an expensive timber to buy comparable to oak or is it a lower quality/cost?
Ideally I would like a few pieces that would allow me to get a couple of bowls (maybe 12" dia by say 3" thick) and maybe some other material to do a few turned boxes and possibly even enough to make a small jewellery box for my girlfriend for Christmas.
I know I am asking a lot however I would just like an idea of what walnut is worth in order to see if it is worth (financially) getting some.
Cheers guys!
Today in work one of the apprentices told me that one of his neighbours (a tree surgeon) was cutting down a walnut tree and was wondering if anyone he knew wanted to buy bits, my first thought was yeah go for it, however I am not sure if it is worth getting or not.
I would want to use this wood for turning however I have no idea if walnut is any good on the lathe or is it best avoided?
Also I have no idea what it is worth, would it be an expensive timber to buy comparable to oak or is it a lower quality/cost?
Ideally I would like a few pieces that would allow me to get a couple of bowls (maybe 12" dia by say 3" thick) and maybe some other material to do a few turned boxes and possibly even enough to make a small jewellery box for my girlfriend for Christmas.
I know I am asking a lot however I would just like an idea of what walnut is worth in order to see if it is worth (financially) getting some.
Cheers guys!