Hi,

Thanks for the replies. I knew there would be people who could provide
guidance.

I had looked in Mark Baker's book "Wood for Woodturners", but he
doesn't mention this species in there for some reason. I hadn't thought
ot look in his Projects book.

I am going to try both green and seasoned turning, so there is room for
experimentation, but then that is always the best way to find out! The
base of this tree is still a good 3 foot even though it has split at
some time in the past, so there is going to be plenty of scope for
different things.

Regards,
Pete.