Myrtlewood - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

WoodsNSuch · 11-23-2008, 05:19 PM

While in Oregon I managed to convince my husband to let me get some myrtlewood (it was a problem storing it in the RV LOL)

. Since I have never worked with it before I was wondering if anyone here has experience with it and how it finishes.

Billie

Sandy Oaks · 11-23-2008, 09:01 PM

Hi Billie,

I never worked with Myrtle, so I can't help with the question. Just thought this might bump it up for others to see and help with the question.

tomsteve · 11-23-2008, 10:16 PM

woodweb.com. good info on different woods.

Janette · 11-24-2008, 12:04 PM

Hard as a bugger, burns easily and is absoultely gorgeous. Next SSW has one of mine made mostly with Myrtle wood.

groverd · 11-24-2008, 02:02 PM

when you get it warm it sure has a distinct aroma though!!!! When turned it shines without hardly any finish. I've learned the hard way, over the years, but it can be a gorgeous wood. I fell in love with mrytle wood in high school many decades ago and still do!! I made a couple stops coming through Southern Oregon a couople weeks ago to get some more!!

WoodsNSuch · 11-24-2008, 03:53 PM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info. It is so pretty that I fell in love with it. Wish I could have gotten more pieces.

Billie

11-23-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
WoodsNSuch Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 15	Myrtlewood While in Oregon I managed to convince my husband to let me get some myrtlewood (it was a problem storing it in the RV LOL) . Since I have never worked with it before I was wondering if anyone here has experience with it and how it finishes. Billie __________________ ScrollerBillie

11-23-2008, 09:01 PM	#2
Sandy Oaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,244	Hi Billie, I never worked with Myrtle, so I can't help with the question. Just thought this might bump it up for others to see and help with the question. __________________ Denny www.sandyoaksonline.com

11-24-2008, 12:04 PM	#4
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,326 Blog Entries: 4	Hard as a bugger, burns easily and is absoultely gorgeous. Next SSW has one of mine made mostly with Myrtle wood. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

11-24-2008, 02:02 PM	#5
groverd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: washington state Posts: 451	when you get it warm it sure has a distinct aroma though!!!! When turned it shines without hardly any finish. I've learned the hard way, over the years, but it can be a gorgeous wood. I fell in love with mrytle wood in high school many decades ago and still do!! I made a couple stops coming through Southern Oregon a couople weeks ago to get some more!! __________________ Grover D RBI Hawk 226 and Dewalt 788 http://groverd.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php

11-24-2008, 03:53 PM	#6
WoodsNSuch Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 15	Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info. It is so pretty that I fell in love with it. Wish I could have gotten more pieces. Billie __________________ ScrollerBillie

11-23-2008, 10:16 PM	#3
tomsteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 402	woodweb.com. good info on different woods.

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