I think these figures occur because of the medullary rays that you can sometimes identify from the cross section that help feed the tree radially as it grows, like a secondary grain.
Interesting. So on oak the medullary rays can normally only be seen when the tree has been cut '1/4 sawn' as this is a different angle that slices through the cells. However, ripple/fiddleback etc in sycamore can be present even if the sycamore of maple is flatsawn. But it is a less dense hardwood. So it is entirely possible that the cell structure is different enought to present the rays whichever way it has been cut. An interesting suggestion. I will look into it. Thank you
great video wonderful wood! I must say I would've liked some more insight on what is actually happening during the growth of the tree itself, what causes the wood to be figured or curly
Hi, thanks for the comment. If i knew i would share. Theres still a lot of uncertainty behind what causes it. Sometimes it's from where a tree splits and forms a 'y' or 'crotch' shape.
Thank you Im so happy i found this!! Ive been looking and looking and couldnt figure out what the effect was called. I want to paint it, now it won’t be hard to find a reference photo! Also the OOooohh Oooh Ooohhh’s had me cackle!
Interesting to see so many different "special" woods! There is so much I didn't even know existed. I got some curly birch for my birthday a couple of months ago, and still haven't figured out what to do with it...
@@WonkyWorkshop Exactly, but there is an overhanging risk that the "special pile" will never come to use. Like just yesterday I chose to use regular oak instead of bog oak just because I was scared to mess it up...
Awesome information, Thanks!
Great video!! Thank you for all the great information! Just subscribed 👍
Thank you for the mention @tasmanianburl.usa
I think these figures occur because of the medullary rays that you can sometimes identify from the cross section that help feed the tree radially as it grows, like a secondary grain.
Interesting. So on oak the medullary rays can normally only be seen when the tree has been cut '1/4 sawn' as this is a different angle that slices through the cells. However, ripple/fiddleback etc in sycamore can be present even if the sycamore of maple is flatsawn. But it is a less dense hardwood. So it is entirely possible that the cell structure is different enought to present the rays whichever way it has been cut. An interesting suggestion. I will look into it. Thank you
Too much sexy wood 🤯
Very interesting. I would love to now more about padauk and/or purpleheart.
Coming up in future red....in about 10 videos when i get to 'p'
Another great video Dan, loved the oak burr bowl you turned.
Cheers
Jim
Thanks Jim 😊
Wow, you weren’t mocking and, you learn something new every day.
Hope you are safe and well, Dan! Will be in touch soon bud...
Thanks for the info Dan! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
great video wonderful wood!
I must say I would've liked some more insight on what is actually happening during the growth of the tree itself, what causes the wood to be figured or curly
Hi, thanks for the comment. If i knew i would share. Theres still a lot of uncertainty behind what causes it. Sometimes it's from where a tree splits and forms a 'y' or 'crotch' shape.
Thank you Im so happy i found this!! Ive been looking and looking and couldnt figure out what the effect was called. I want to paint it, now it won’t be hard to find a reference photo!
Also the OOooohh Oooh Ooohhh’s had me cackle!
Glad i could help!
Interesting to see so many different "special" woods! There is so much I didn't even know existed. I got some curly birch for my birthday a couple of months ago, and still haven't figured out what to do with it...
Its tricky. Theres so many nice woods but then you don't want to 'waste' them on undeserving projects
@@WonkyWorkshop Exactly, but there is an overhanging risk that the "special pile" will never come to use. Like just yesterday I chose to use regular oak instead of bog oak just because I was scared to mess it up...
My kind of wood!
It is a fine line between beautiful spalt and punky wood for sure!
Not if you have a vacuum Chamber, an oven and some stabilizing resin. Love me some punky wood.
The videos are brilliant, I’m certainly learning allot 👍👍 keep them coming
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