Redbud

[Dane Fuller]

I don't even know if it's a hardwood, but has anyone ever turned any Redbud? My Father-in-Law has a stump of one left in his yard that he had to take down earlier this year.

I'm looking at wood with a lustful eye. It's over isn't it?

[robert baccus]

Really nice wood if it is still solid and green. the stuff has a unique color--yellow to chartruce green. cracks easily--should take all prcautions.

[David E Keller]

Turns well and cracks even better! I like turning redbud, but I've lost a few to cracks.

Yes, it's over! Congrats!

[Richard Madden]

This will give you an idea of how it looks when turned with the pith centered. And it will crack as mentioned, but they can be filled....sometimes. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?161900-Red-Bud-HF&highlight=

[bob svoboda]

Don't know about the wood, but you're toast for sure!

[Dane Fuller]

Yeah, I figured I was a gonner. This slope is more $lippery than fly fishing..

Richard,
That is a gorgeous piece. The stump in question isn't cured. It definitely will be a foot shorter by the end of the week.