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A recent post by @forty_caliber about turning pecan got me to wondering about the domestic woods each of us prefer for flat work and/or turning and, why. For instance, Steve Newman, with his literally hands on experience, doesn't seem to prefer any particular species. But, I'm sure he has a few he'd rather not work with. It seems that you turners love a challenge and, will try anything. But, I'll bet you have a favorite. How do you decide? Of course, the choice of wood, whether for turning or flat work, will depend on the project, most likely. What are the characteristics you use to decide? Is workability a factor? Appearance? Cost? Availability? If I could find a supplier, my favorite wood for flat work would be Sitka Spruce for it's ease of working and appearance. It carves nicely, too. But, cost and, lack of availability rules it out for me. But, you lucky folks in the north west can probably find it easily. Cost is another factor, though. My wood pile is heavy in IL Black Walnut, with mesquite running a close second. I really enjoy good clear pine but, out here, it's scarce and as costly as walnut. But occasionally, well rarely actually, one can stumble on some useable scraps at construction sites. I think, for appearance and workability, mesquite has to be top of the list for me. You do need sharp, NOT RED saw blades, though. So, tell us about your favorites and why.
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