Monkey puzzle tree

[Ian Leach]

A woodturner that i know who turns only in monkey puzzle says that plank form is crap doesnt last long. I dont know if thats just for outside or what.

[nepia]

Like I guessed before I reckon the drying pale wood would shrink away from the knotwood and the plank would essentially fall apart. Ian, your MP specialist - not Frans is it?

[Ian Leach]

That's the man, you seen his stuff bloody amazing Frans Brown

[nepia]

Heck of a nice guy. Drove down to West Sussex last weekend to collect half a dozen pieces. He says he'll work them soon before they dry so I can't wait to see what he makes of it.

The website doesn't contain that many examples or have I missed some?

[Ian Leach]

Yep he is very nice and helpful, here is a link of the place i joined,

 

Gloucestershire Association of Woodturners Frans Brown

 

Here are some of his bowls

[Tidytrees]

ah ha i got some lumps in store.i will have a go at monkey puzzle bowls....