What wood to turn?

[Zeal]

All great stuff, maybe we can expand on this as to what tends to crack, what tends to soak up the most sealant, consistency in turning, etc.

The bookmarks just keep piling up from this place!

[piemma]

Just to chime in quickly as I am 7000 miles away and getting on a plane...I use to turn everything. I started using AYC about 10 years ago and now turn nothing else. You can compensate for the weight factor with lead and, the biggest 2 reasons are:

1) It turns and sands easily

2) You don't have to seal cedar as it will not absorb water. Takes primer and paint readily and epoxy flows well.