First time I've ever turned this exotic and beautiful hardwood. I've seen it many times on the backs of guitars but just recently acquired a turning blanc.
It was as hard and brittle as nails and was extremely glad of the tormek right by my side :-) I've included a pic next to some native English "blonde wood" species like oak and horse chestnut....just to show the contrast. Its like chocolate....I love it
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Nice work, Rob. Thanks for sharing.
Ken