I dropped a large dead cherry tree in the woods today and just had to test-turn a piece.  I had stacked and treated most of the logs to give them time to stabilize.  I ripped one of the logs into a pair or turning blanks and mounted one on the lathe.  This wood turns like a dream.  It cuts very easy, yet has enough strength to minimize tear-out.  Even in this freshly cut state, the color is very pronounced.  (Cherry takes a few years in sunlight to get that rich, deep cherry color).

I rough-turned the piece and quickly established Continue reading Got Glue? →