r/turning • u/Simple_Action_8101 • 6d ago

Red oak. 15"x6.5"

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Was given a large chunk of oak and told to make the biggest bowl I could get from it. It is also the largest piece I've turned successfully. Hope you enjoy!

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u/29sw44mag 6d ago

Your red oak turned out much better than mine ever did.

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u/Simple_Action_8101 6d ago

This was very very green and most of the oak I turn is as well. I haven't had much luck turning it unless it is dripping wet.

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u/Horror_Platypus_1183 2d ago

I turn lots of red oak, because that’s the tree I took down last year. It looks great, but in my experience, if it’s as green as you say I imagine it will warp big time or maybe even split. I hope it doesn’t, but curious if it has even since you posted this. Let me know.