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Bay Wood

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Bay Wood

Steve Church

>Has anyone had any experience turning Bay Wood (As in the herb). I am shortly going to be receiving some, but have never heard of it being used for turning.

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#2

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Bill Hale / The Wood Spinner

>The major problem with bay is the smell !

It will make you hungry. It makes the shop smell like a kitchen with a wonderful soup.

It turn great and hase very nice grain. I belive you will love it.

Good turning and be safe

Bill

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>california bay laurel cracks easily ... however there are many subspecies of bay or laurel or murtle as it is sometimes called