new wood

[erasmussen]

I went to Anchor hardwood to pick up some wood that i need.
While there I got some sticks of a new wood to try, he had a bunch of then he was selling cheap, I was told its harder then Ipe.
I looked it up and its hard alright, I am going to enjoy turning this, I love turning thr harder woods Ipe, pecan rose woods ect.

Its called Angelim Pedra.

The picture dont show it well at all, but it has some nice color and grain.

 

[LeftyTom]

I feel sorry for that wood, knowing you are going to unleash your turning mojo on it.

 

[Elmojo]

Looks sweet!
I love Ipe, but can never find it locally.
Where is Anchor hardwood?
I'd love to find a better wood source than The Klingspor shop in Raleigh.

 

[erasmussen]

Anchor is the new place in Raleigh, on Old Wake Forrest rd.

 

[Elmojo]

Thanks, I'll check it out!
Do they give any sort of discount for board members like the Klingspor shop does?

 

[erasmussen]

Yes he does.

 

[Elmojo]

Awesome, thanks.

 

[donbake1]

Anchor Hardwoods
6716 Old Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616

919-790-9449

Don Baker, Manager

10% to DQ qualified on lumber and turning blanks

 

[Elmojo]

Very cool, thanks Don!
I'm typically only up around Raleigh once a month or so, and only on Sunday, so I'm not sure when I may be able to make it over to check out your store, but I hope to make it happen fairly soon.
-Mike

P.S.: Sorry to jack your thread Ras! lol