Now that my working days for the Winter are behind me (I work on a golf course) I have a lot of free time until the end of March! While rooting around in a backyard woodpile yesterday I came across a bunch of red cedar that has been stacked out there the last four of five years! I thought that I would try turning some smallish, 3 or 4 inch tall candle holders from this wood as a trial! I can't find anywhere whether cedar is good on a lathe! How about you veteran turners clueing in this novice, can I safely turn aged red cedar! What would you suggest as a finish for this wood? Your input and assistance will be greatly appreciated!
Best wishes, Ky Joe