Turning, by its very nature, is a dynamic process. From fresh cut
tree to roughed shape can be a matter of an hour or two. But then you
wait - for weeks or several months, before you can do the "finish"
turning
- and finishing. On the other hand, if you want to go rough to finished
piece
in one turning session - you have to start with dry wood - which took
months
or maybe a year or more to dry, and more than a bit of care to keep it
from
cracking, checking or splitting - too badly.

Green wood is often readily available - and free. Dry wood is a bit
harder
to find - and seldom free. In either case, whether you pay in time or
money,
your going to pay, even though the actual turning is quick - and almost
free
(unless of course you have one of the Gonzo Humongous lathes that dim
the lights in the neighborhood when you turn it on).

Turning sure is an odd branch of woodworking.

charlie b