Back with a wenge manager 😁

[Hallelujahal]

Hey ho been a while since I’ve been anywhere near the workshop.. but as crimbo is fast approaching thought I’d try and get back in there.
Stupid me tried to come back with a bit of wenge…it’s horrible stuff isn’t it? But anyway I’ve made a start

 

[flexi]

It's a very open grained timber and prone to ripping, sharp tool, light cuts and prayers work for me...
Well done for seeing it through, it would have bounced off the walls in my shop! It also has sharp little splinters when it bites

 

[Adal6]

Nice work Alex

 

[Tom.1946]

Nice work Alex. Think I have only done one winged pen and as Mark said I doubt if I will be doing another any time soon.....

 

[Tom.1946]

Should have said Wenge

 

[howsitwork?]

Well done Alex. There are easier timbers it must be said but personal satisfaction counts for a lot in my eyes .

Black palm is severely challenging . It breaks out at the slightest wrong tool touch . Maybe 60 grit is the answer ?

 

[Padster]

Nice effort mate!

Is it wrong that I quite like turning Wenge - you may have noticed I've done quite a few or is that just because I had it

 

[Doug]

Lovely Alex