Mango

[Draconias]

I picked up some Mango wood at last night's club meeting. I was wondering if any one was turned Mango and how is it to work. Looks like it has some nice figure, but seems pretty soft/light.

 

[broitblat]

I've turned a few Mango pieces. It turns easy and polishes nicely and, you're right, usually seems to have good figure. Enjoy.

-Barry

 

[GBusardo]

Ronald, One thing that sticks out in my mind about mango is that it's a pretty open grained wood. Other than that, I don't recall any particular problems. Compare to some of the woods we turn here, it's pretty soft. Have fun, it makes a good looking pen or even better looking bowl IMHO.

 

[avbill]

Yes Mango is a truly unique wood to turn. Its easy and when sanded and finished to the nith degree is gorgeous. Just take your time.

Bill Daniels

 

[Dan_F]

Turns nicely and holds up well despite it's softness, given a CA finish.

Dan

 

[Draconias]

I thought I would post a picture of what I turned with the Mango. A cigar pen, simple and easy to assemble. I do need to work on my photography skills though, lol.

 

[Dan_F]

Looks like you did well.

Dan

 

[Dario]

Mango can have multiple colors (yellow, pink, brown, gray, etc.) and may spalt nicely too.