purpleheart shaft turning question

[macguy]

I have a question regarding purpleheart shafts. If I want to try turning a few purple heart shafts is there anything I need to be aware of? Do they require finish afterward? It seems like they could be splintery, can that be a problem. Do they require the same time between turnings as with maple? If someone has experience with purple shafts the information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[Joseph Cues]

Purple is splintery/crumbly. Also heavier and harder of course. It is considered exotic so wear a mask.
Purple is very stable. Much more stable than maple. Make sure you get a straight-grained one and no knotts. Fine sand it and use french polish if you want. Finishing near the joint wouldn't hurt.

 

[((VH))]

Purple is splintery/crumbly. Also heavier and harder of course. It is considered exotic so wear a mask.
Purple is very stable. Much more stable than maple. Make sure you get a straight-grained one and no knotts. Fine sand it and use french polish if you want. Finishing near the joint wouldn't hurt.

Hey dude how does it hit? Does it have the same flexibility and feel of maple?
I havent got purpleheart that long to make shafts but if it's good I might try to turn a few to check it out

 

[Joseph Cues]

I think purples are just for breaking.

 

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Purple is splintery/crumbly. Also heavier and harder of course. It is considered exotic so wear a mask.
Purple is very stable. Much more stable than maple. Make sure you get a straight-grained one and no knotts. Fine sand it and use french polish if you want. Finishing near the joint wouldn't hurt.

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