Birch wood for turning

[PJ Seiber]

I found a very nice 5ft section of birch . I was wondering if it would be good for turning? I've never had any birch. TIA

[Richard Coers]

It's great. I've never met any wood that wouldn't be "good for turning" over the past 38 years of turning. Some are just better.

[mike calabrese]

Birch is excellent for turning, I have used it for segmented bowls. For spindle turning way back when I was making dozens and dozens of birch spindles used to repair chairs for a local restaurant. The dust can be a little annoying but the rewards are great.
You will need sharp tools and the sanded finish going from 120 to 320 or better is like glass
calabrese55

[Edward Weber]

Like the others said, Birch can be great for turned projects. I've use it a number of times over the years and the figure can be exquisite.