Originally Posted by
John K Jordan
It's whiter than dogwood and almost as white as holly. Feels heavier than holly but it's soaking wet and I didn't measure the density. I've got it all cut up, waxed, and drying now so I'll see in a month or two what it's like. The way it feels now I'm hoping it will make great finials and thin spindles. I'll be clearing underbrush and trash trees all around the farm this winter so I'll be on the lookout for others.
Did you ever try dogwood? One of my favorite woods to turn.
JKJ