Well me nephew sent me up some logs from some gum trees he cut down and I worked on cutting them into blanks today. Out of the four logs I ended up getting 13 blanks some of which I will get 16" bowls out of. Rough turned one of them this evening. Have never turned gum before but it turned really well. Also got a new (to me) turning machine they brought up with them with the wood. A old South Bend 9c metal lathe in great shape with all the gears and accessories!