just wanted to say hi. im not new to turning but far from an expert. i like using wood that cant be found anywhere on the market. i use Manzanita, Toyon burl, Ceanothis burl[ which has many different spieces and wood coloring. i use 3 species] and i turned a vase out of a scotchbroom burl i found one time. heres pictures of manzanita boards and a ceanothis burl vase with 3 rings. i bought a lathe for $50 and made 3 tools out of old files with my grinder and belt sander. i will add other pictures when i find them. glad to be aboard. jim