Well, today is a day where myself and about 4 others from our local turning club are going to cut a northern catalpa tree. It is already down, and had to be removed because it was causing trouble for the well at this place.

I understand it is also known as "cigar tree" and has grain similar to ash. Diameter is about 20 inches and has double trunks of about 20 feet long. Should yield some turning wood for the guys.

Anyone know how catalpa is to turn. sand and finish?