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Sealing crepe myrtle balusters?

I ended up with about 60 crepe myrtle branches at least 1" or thicker in diameter, and because I had to remodel my front porch anyway I thought I'd use them for the balusters. I started stripping the bark off the first few with a shave horse and draw knife because I wanted to use a clear coat of...
- uptop
- Thread
- Apr 28, 2017
- branch crepe exterior porch or deck stick
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Finishing
Crepe Myrtyle Carving Mallet

My brother is interested in carving and wanted a mallet. This is my first attempt, made from a crepe myrtle tree that was cut down a few hours before putting it on the lathe. This was my first time turning green wood and it was fun! The mallet is already starting to crack in one spot on the...
- manfre
- Thread
- Apr 22, 2011
- carving crepe mallet myrtyle
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Woodturning
Crepe Myrtle?

I hauled this chunk back from a jobsite today in the seat of my rollback (no way to secure it to the bed). My guess is Crepe Myrtle but I have never saw one this large (12+" diameter). Anyone ever turn what ever it is? View image in gallery View image in gallery Thanks Mike Oh, and I...
- Gunslinger
- Thread
- May 19, 2010
- crepe myrtle
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Woodturning
Crepe Myrtle?

Crepe Myrtle?
- Gunslinger
- Media item
- May 19, 2010
- crepe myrtle?
- Comments: 0
- Category: Member Galleries
Crepe Myrtle?

Crepe Myrtle?
- Gunslinger
- Media item
- May 19, 2010
- crepe myrtle?
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- Category: Member Galleries