OREGON MYRTLEWOOD

[Drcal]

I need some inexpensive blanks to turn multiple bottle stoppers. I can get OREGON MYRTLEWOOD at a great price. I have never turned it...
Anybody out there ever use it?

Does it turn easily?

Does it take a finish well?

Thanks.
Carmen
Tampa Bay

 

[mbroberg]

I've made a pen from it. No problems turning or finishing.

 

[rjwolfe3]

I am not sure if Phil has this one listed in his chart yet. I think I own some but have never turned it but I lose track so easily.

 

[cnccutter]

it grows like weeds here in Oregon on the coast. turns great and finishes fine. the locals make lots of stuff out of it from bowels to pens. if i said anything down about it, I'd say it is softer than I like wood, but not to the point I wouldn't use it. depending on where you buy it, the color will go all over the board, from light pail yellow/tan to dark brown. if your lucky you'll get both and it will be interesting to look at.

go for it...

Erik

 

[David Keller]

I like myrtle... Some of it can be outstanding.

 

[fritz64]

mytrle wood

i like mytrle wood also, in my smoker.

 

[FrankG]

Myrtlewood is a beautiful wood that comes in many colors and grain patterns and takes a beautiful finish.

Erik: Soft? I've turned a lot of Myrtlewood, always dry, and I certainly wouldn't call it soft. Maybe it's a matter of perspective.

 

[cnccutter]

Frank I would say its been a 4-5 on a scale of 10 for the myrtle I've had... not really soooooft, but defiantly not hard rock maple or purple heart in hardness.

Erik

Myrtlewood is a beautiful wood that comes in many colors and grain patterns and takes a beautiful finish.

Erik: Soft? I've turned a lot of Myrtlewood, always dry, and I certainly wouldn't call it soft. Maybe it's a matter of perspective.