[Rodbuster]

Hi, I have an opportunity to pick up some bay wood. Is this a good wood to use for woodturning?
I don't know if it makes any difference but this bay tree is in Florida and is about 10 inches in diameter.

Thank you
Dick

 

[cuerodoc]

I've wondered about that one too. Might be a tad aromatic ( if it's what I'm thinking about)
Dave H

 

[NCPaladin]

I haven't turned any but this site says the results are good.
http://www.woodworkerssource.com/show_properties.php?wood=Magnolia grandifolia

I assume this is the "bay tree" as in S. Ga and Fl; here in NC usually called a magnolia.
Sorta like fishing for crappie here, if you go to S. Ga they don't have crappie but the speckled perch is mighty fine. :thumbsup:

 

[Rodbuster]

Thank you for your replies....I think I'll give it a try.

Dick