Gingko Wood?

[Jeff Scott]

I have the opportunity to get the wood from a large ginkgo tree. Because it is slow growing, I presume it is a rather hard wood. I have never turned gingko, nor do I know anyone who has, so is it a rare and wonderful opportunity, or a waste of time?

 

[Michael Anderson]

I’ve seen some pretty cool pieces made from ginkgo. I have a ginkgo crotch that I was gifted, but I have not yet turned it.

Not a waste of time. Get it, make something cool, and then post it to the gallery

 

[Richard Shelby]

I have a few rough gingko blanks waiting to be finished. Very soft wood, paper white but no splitting even on end grain pieces.

 

[Randy Anderson]

I've turned a good bit of it. Light color and weight, easy to turn, stable.