Stephen,

It turns well, but can be prone to tearout when wet. One of my early
favorite pieces was sweetgum. Out west we know it as liquidambar (or as
others are prone to misguess, Liquid Amber). Because it is generally
planted in yards and parkways out here it tends to grow very fast with
huge growth rings. With luck your source is from slower growth.

David

Stephen DiCenso wrote:
Anyone ever turn Sweetgum. I have some and have access to more if it is
any good. I was the result of Hurricane Francis.

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