Spalted Tamarind question

[keninar]

Does/should un-stabilized spalted tamarind need to be cored for strength? Looking to use this for both the forearm and the handle.

Pretty light - so I thought I'd ask the pros.

Thanks!

Ken

 

[Michael Webb]

Does/should un-stabilized spalted tamarind need to be cored for strength? Looking to use this for both the forearm and the handle.

Pretty light - so I thought I'd ask the pros.

Thanks!

Ken

Hi Ken
Even if I didn't core everything, I would core it.

 

[rhinobywilhite]

Good advice by Mr. Webb.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Anything spalted needs a core .

 

[aphelps1]

I think it would be beneficial to have the piece stabilized. Spalting can make wood punky.

Alan

 

[Michael Webb]

I think it would be beneficial to have the piece stabilized. Spalting can make wood punky.

Alan

Amen to that.

 

[JC]

I recently acquired a new batch of spalted tamarind and a some of the pieces are very heavy and hard. Over 50 lbs per square foot. Not sure why because they have nice figure but I plan to use them without stabilizing. Coring of course.

 

[Michael Webb]

I recently acquired a new batch of spalted tamarind and a some of the pieces are very heavy and hard. Over 50 lbs per square foot. Not sure why because they have nice figure but I plan to use them without stabilizing. Coring of course.

Sweet. We like cue porn. Please show them when you finish.

 

[cueman]

Yes i would core it.

 

[Michael Webb]

Most important. Just because you core it, doesn't mean you don't have to season it. Do a turn, put it away. Etc, etc, etc.
Season your cores to before you start to use them.

 

[keninar]

Thanks to all for the responses!

So much to learn...….so little time.

Thanks!

ken

 

[Mcues]

Thanks to all for the responses!

So much to learn...….so little time.

Thanks!

ken

Save yourself some problems; stabilize and core.

Mario

 

[keninar]

That's the plan!

Thanks again for all the feedback!

ken

 

[JoeyInCali]

Turn it round.
Drill 1/2 hole end to end.
Get stabilized. Inside and outside get stabilized better with drilled hole.

Turn again to correct the warp.
Bore the hole for final size .

 

[JC]

Turn it round.
Drill 1/2 hole end to end.
Get stabilized. Inside and outside get stabilized better with drilled hole.

Turn again to correct the warp.
Bore the hole for final size .

What setup to you use to turn the warp out with a 1/2 inch hole at the ends full of crystalized resin?

If you're going to core it anyway the outer part you will use should be plenty solid.

 

[JoeyInCali]

What setup to you use to turn the warp out with a 1/2 inch hole at the ends full of crystalized resin?

If you're going to core it anyway the outer part you will use should be plenty solid.

You just glue a center-drilled maple discs to cover the hole.

 

[soyale]

I recently acquired a new batch of spalted tamarind and a some of the pieces are very heavy and hard. Over 50 lbs per square foot. Not sure why because they have nice figure but I plan to use them without stabilizing. Coring of course.

howd those turn out?