Redbud

[John W Johnson]

Most of my turning has been chair and table legs, or small Christmas ornaments. Mostly though I've turned legs for Windsor chairs. I did turn a couple of pens and small segmented bowls, but with retirement (hopefully) approaching, I want to try my hand with bowls and vases. My son in law is taking down several redbud trees this weekend. Is that wood worth saving for a total novice?

[Reed Gray]

Well, for sure, the price is right. It can have some really pretty colors. Only down side is that it is kind of stringy so a bit difficult to cut cleanly.

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[Roger Chandler]

I've made a few turnings out of rebud. While not my favorite wood to turn, it made nice looking goblets and smaller bowls.

[Richard Madden]

Absolutely, it's worth saving. I've turned just a few pieces of redbud...here's one. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?161900-Red-Bud-HF&highlight=

[Thomas Canfield]

I had some dropped on me once. It has some unusual color and I found it very subject to checking. I would turn it again if some showed up but am not going in search for it. I think there was some odor to it also. It also seem to darken with time.