I just received an American Elm tree from my father. This tree has a stump that is 32" in diameter and around 4' high. I had some of the logs sawn into 4/4 lumber (201 bf) and am air drying with plenty of weight on top to help control the bowing and cupping of this type of lumber. I have approximately that much that is still logs varying from 6" to 12" diameter. Would this be a good candidate for turning. I realize that elm is not a very fragrant wood, but the smell goes away once dried. I have heard that it was a prized wood long ago because of its strength and was used for furniture, wagon wheels and tools. It certainly has a beautiful reddish brown color. What do ya'll think?
Thanks, Steve