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Antler pen blanks????

I was given this rack and several others by a friend. I would like to try some antler pens but have no clue as to how cut it up for blanks. Does it have "pith" that has to be avoided? Should I utilize the thickest sections, or something that is closer to the finished pen size? Is the material...
- DaveO
- Thread
- Dec 11, 2006
- antler blanks pen
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Woodturning
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Turkey / Duck call blanks

Anyone got a handle on blank sizes for turkey and bird call blanks? I simply gotta move some wood, I'm running out of room to walk in my shop. Thanks
- jeff...
- Thread
- Nov 17, 2006
- blanks call duck turkey
- Replies: 0
- Forum: General Woodworking
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Red Oak Turning Blanks

Is red oak any good for turning or is it too open grained? Thanks
- jeff...
- Thread
- Sep 11, 2006
- blanks oak red turning
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Woodturning
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Turning blanks

I've been doing some research on producing turning blanks and I think read enough information to be dangerous. I do have a question though and would apprciate your help. I understand there are lathe and band saw limitations. But was wondering if you could help me understand what the most common...
- jeff...
- Thread
- Sep 8, 2006
- blanks turning
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Woodturning
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American Elm turning blanks

Forsale - 2 American Elm turning blanks. Both are 8x8, one is 40" long the other is 44" long, some splattering in both blanks, sealed in wax. Should make some pretty bowls, plates, vases, etc... Thanks
- jeff...
- Thread
- Aug 26, 2006
- american blanks elm turning
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Wood
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Blanks

What are good sizes for turning blanks? I have several Americian Elm crotch chunks I would like to saw up into blanks for bowls, plates, vases, etc... Thanks
- jeff...
- Thread
- May 24, 2006
- blanks
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Woodturning