Woodturning - Collecting extremely rare black gum wood

We go on a road trip to collect some very rare wood. Black Gum (Eucalyptus Aggregata) is a beautiful wood to turn. The sphere ends up being turned into a lidded box.

[@radarthewoodturner8912]

Beautiful little box good looking grain stay safe👍👍👍👍

[@GregStute]

Thanks for that

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

A beaut little project Greg, the grain reminds me of Tasmanian Oak?

[@GregStute]

Thanks John. Yes it does look like Tassie oak. It’s beautiful to feel and has great grain features