Woodturnings by Derek Jeffries

11.08.2010

Materials - Osage Orange Wood

Osage Orange
Light Wood
Color: Yellow w/ Brown Endgrain
Strength: Strong and Durable
Notes: Will turn brown when exposed to Sunlight

Examples:

Osage Orange w/ Dark Wood Inlay

Osage Orange w/ Copper Veneer and
Dark Wood Edges

Osage Orange Slimine w/ Brass Hardware

Mahogany
Medium Color Wood
Color: Ranges from Medium to Dark Brown
Strength: Durable but Flexible when made too thin. Best used in conjunction with another wood.
Mythical Qualities: Spiritual growth and guidance are Mahogany's primary properties. It is an excellent wood for emotional and spiritual healing.

Examples:

Mahogany w/ Abalone Shell Inlay

Materials - Maple Wood

Maple
Light Wood
Color: Cream
Strength: Strong and Durable
Mythical Qualities: Maple is the tree of offering, giving of one's self so that other may benefit.
Notes: Plain grain, great base for Inlay

Examples:

Maple w/ Lapis Lazuli Inlay

Maple w/ Crushed Red Pepper Inlay

Materials - Cherry Wood

Cherry
Light Wood
Color: Ranges from Cream to light Red.
Strength: Strong and Durable
Mythical Qualities: Cherry teaches us the lessons of clearing the pain of the heart and relating to others in a compassionate manner. Cherry is the tree of the heart.
Notes: Endgrain darkens quicker.

Examples:

Cherry w/ Lapis Lazuli Inlay

Cherry w/ Cocobolo Inserts

Materials - Cocobolo Wood

Cocobolo
Dark Wood
Color: Dark Brown
Strength: Strong and Durable. Tends to chip around edges due to grain pattern.
Notes: Natural oils will shine wood over time.

Examples: