Pear Tree wood question

[Bobby Perry]

I got a pear tree to cut down. Its about (if you measure across it) 6 to 8 inches at the base(Maybe more). This tree has been standing dead since Ike (about a year). Will this wood be dry already or would it be considered to be wet wood?

[curtis rosche]

i have tried turning pear wet and dry. i hate dry pear, it took way to much work to sand and turn on endgrain, hard as a rock. i would say turn it green if you can and finish it and let it warp. you can get some really nice color and grain though

[Curt Fuller]

It will be drier than if you cut it while still alive. But inside the wood will still hold a lot of moisture. Should be some pretty wood though.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I agree that there will probably still be moisture inside. I have turned some pear wood and it is a pretty wood to turn. I didn't have any problems turning what I had and not much different than other fruit wood. Keep your tools sharp when it is dried.