i am trying to figure out what types of wood most of you guys and girls use for turning. please let me know what your favorites to use are and a little description of why you like to use it.
I like these (in the order provided) because of (except the Pink Ivory):
a) the great grain patterns in most pieces;
b) the ease with which most of them turn;
c) the beautiful polish they take on without any finish being applied; and
d) the ease with which most can be purchased.
The Pink Ivory is just SUCH a cool color, there's nothing like it.
For me it's:
Cocobolo
Ipe'
Walnut
African Blackwood
and tulip wood.
However, I have a bunch of stuff I have yet to turn, and a bunch of kits waiting for the time.