I have a guy coming in to cut down a big willow tree that is right next to my house. Not sure what type of willow tree it is, but the main branches are fairly thick. I do not have the means to mill the tree into lumber myself, but could probably work a thick branch or part of the trunk down, and use it to make something small. I am just now getting into wood working. What are some things that can be done with willow? I think I heard someone say it was a black willow tree. Is it possible to take a hunk of the wood and carve out a basic bowl? Small little table by using a band saw to cut firewood sized pieces into boards and joining them for the top? Would require a lathe I don't yet have to make small legs from the main branches. Any other little projects? Is it worth keeping some of the cut tree?