Wood: One of the most important elements of woodturning.
There are a lot of different things to consider when selecting wood for a turning project:
–How do I identify the type of wood?
—How hard is the wood?
–Does it have any toxicity issues?
–How does it turn?
–How does it finish? What types of finish are best?–How can you identify the type of wood?
The links below will take you to pages with information on these topics and links to other sources.
This page is still under construction so not all links below work
Identifying Wood
Janka Scale of Wood Hardness
Wood Allergies and Toxicity
Turning Characteristics
Finishing considerations