Silver-Leaved Poplar

[Paul Merrill]

Has any one turned any Silver Leaf Poplar? A co-worker had a tree go down in a wind storm a few days ago. Is it worth trying to turn?

[David E Keller]

I'd give it a go... Poplar is a great turning wood though much of it lacks a lot of visual interest. I'd definitely grab the crotches. If it was a large tree, the wood near the base may have some interesting figure as well.

[Curt Fuller]

Jim Ketron, a guy that doesn't pop up around her much anymore, used to do some beautiful work with silver poplar. Here's a couple examples...

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?47288-Silver-Poplar-NE-Bowl

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?68500-Silver-Poplar-HF
(http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?47288-Silver-Poplar-NE-Bowl)