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  1. 09-03-2023, 2:18 PM #1
    PJ Seiber
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    Birch wood for turning

    I found a very nice 5ft section of birch . I was wondering if it would be good for turning? I've never had any birch. TIA
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  3. 09-03-2023, 3:19 PM #2
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    It's great. I've never met any wood that wouldn't be "good for turning" over the past 38 years of turning. Some are just better.
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    Birch is excellent for turning, I have used it for segmented bowls. For spindle turning way back when I was making dozens and dozens of birch spindles used to repair chairs for a local restaurant. The dust can be a little annoying but the rewards are great.
    You will need sharp tools and the sanded finish going from 120 to 320 or better is like glass
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  5. 09-04-2023, 3:34 PM #4
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    Like the others said, Birch can be great for turned projects. I've use it a number of times over the years and the figure can be exquisite.
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