Friend of mine cut down a willow tree this weekend and asked if I wanted any. Tried turning a piece of it tonight...has anyone ever tried to turn this stuff. Thought my roof had sprung a leak till I realized it ain't rainin outside. Dang, this stuff must be 75% water. Was slingin water everywhere. Front of my shgirt is drenched. But man can you throw some curls with it. Was havin fun anyway till I looked over and saw the 1" layer of curls on the table saw(insert primal scream here). Composed myself and got it claned off and dried. Does willow dry out without to many cracks? This was some of the prettiest pink wood I have ever seen. I was going to cut into blanks and let it dry for a few months. Am I wasting my time?