I buddy of mine called me to see if I wanted some cherry, a Schubert Choke Cherry to be specific. The tree was blown down during a recent storm. I of course took the wood and when I started to cut it up, I saw for the first time the effects of wind shear. Almost all of the wood is not usable, maybe some of the crotch pieces. The 10 inch diameter wood has some really beautiful grain to it. I think I was lucky that the wood separated while cutting it and not when it was on the lathe. The lesson learned here is to inspect your wood as not all green wood it good for turning.
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