Where can I find some pre dried for purchase?Tonika,
One of the best sources is the ubiquitous Bradford Pear tree. Some consider it to be an invasive weed but I have enjoyed getting pieces to turn and make joiners mallets. I also had pretty good luck with drying this versus some woods like apple etc.
Another good thing about Bradford Pear, anytime there is a windstorm or ice storm, there's usually tons of it just falling from the sky.
The major reason you won't find many suppliers of woods like apple and pear is they check so badly in the drying phase.Anyone know where I can get fruit wood like apple, pear, etc.? I would like to work with some just because.
I was thinking I could do some cutting boards and smaller turned items such as rolling pins and bowls. I have used cherry, I have a post with a cherry humidor that I am working on right now but it just seems I don't see much in the way of other fruit woods and would love to work with it just for the experience.The major reason you won't find many suppliers of woods like apple and pear is they check so badly in the drying phase.
You don't mention any application in your opening request. What will you make?
If you haven't used cherry, maybe that's an option?
I was thinking I could do some cutting boards and smaller turned items such as rolling pins and bowls. I have used cherry, I have a post with a cherry humidor that I am working on right now but it just seems I don't see much in the way of other fruit woods and would love to work with it just for the experience.