April Meeting Box Contest!

Don't forget to bring a box to the April meeting. Hey, non-pros don't be shy! We encourage you to make something. You will not judged against the pros!

Lyptus

A while back, I was looking for some nice wood for some turnings I was making. At the Woodcraft store I ran into Lyptus which has a nice warm reddish-brown color with grain running through it. It was available in 4/4 & 8/8 sizes. Doing some research, I found the following.

Lyptus is a premium plantation grown hardwood from Brazil. A natural hybrid of Eucalyptus grandis and E. urophylla, it features many desirable characteristics, including exceptional workability, machining properties, density, finish tolerance and overall strength (I found it all true). This makes it well-suited for furniture, flooring and architectural millwork. Using it is a wise environmental choice. Wood is produced using proprietary technology in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. It is grown on very productive plantations, where stands of indigenous trees are interspersed to preserve natural habitat. Wood can be harvested in just 14-16 years --- much faster than other premium hardwoods grown in colder climates --- ensuring reliable supplies throughout the foreseeable future. Give it a try.

Mark Rand