"George" wrote in message
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Living in the rural midwest I have many oppotunities to collect newly
fallen timber. My question is given this selection of timber what's my
best selection and what should I just stay away from. BTW, I'm very
new to turning!

Oak, and there are a _lot_ of different oaks, is a sure seller where I
come from. Unfortunately, it's not common. Got a few useable pieces
delivered with my firewood a few years back, and turned up a bunch of it.
Northern red and regular old white are all I've turned, and it's not
particularly difficult, as long as you realize that it rusts your tools
and lathe when it's green.
http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...able-Again.jpg

http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ak-Profile.jpg

Only wish it weren't so unattractive.

Ran 'em together. Try this.