Turning oak?

[Woodchipper]

Have several pieces of red oak that are cutoffs from stair treads. Have some ideas for wood turning. Anyone have any experience turning it? Thanks.

 

[ed4copies]

Do you use carbide tools or HSS?

 

[1080Wayne]

Are you thinking crosscut or lengthwise ?

 

[Woodchipper]

1080Wayne, stacking two 4x4 pieces with wood glue and making a bowl. Might turn one at 45 degrees to get a "decorative" grain look.
Ed, HSS tools.

 

[Pens By Scott]

What are your ideas? or blank size required?

 

[jttheclockman]

Absolutely no problem Use either HSS or carbide or combination. There is nothing difficult when turning red oak. Sharp tools are a must though. Just like any other woods or even burls cross grain can present tear outs but that is with just about all woods. They make many decorative trimmings as well as tools and bowls from this. A good wood glue will work just fine. Red oak is an open grain wood so it will soak up glues as well as finishes so be aware of that. Size does not matter. Go for it. Over the years I have used tons of red oak in my scrolling hobby of all sizes shapes. cutting with fine scrollsaw blades works well so turning tools will cut like butter. Router bits as well.

 

[egnald]

I have turned a variety of oak species before. Sharp tools. - Dave

 

[Woodchipper]

Thanks to the group. Getting ready to head for the shop.

 

[keithlong]

Also remember patience is good too