Lynn Coffelt wrote:
: Yesterday I got some gift, newly cut Lilac trunk and limbs about 4 feet
: long (badly misshapen, of course) and ranging in diameter from 3 to 6
: inches.
: Being an extreme novice woodturner, My question is whether this wood is
: better used as turning material or fire wood?
: Lynn, NW Washington State

Go for it, but...:


It splits incredibly, so either boil it or otherwise stabilize it as soon
as possible.

It has a *very* strong lilac scent, so ventilate carefully.


It's really pretty, with variegated lines of brown, tan, and purple.


-- Andy Barss