Got up yesterday morning and heard motor noises. Found out some tree surgeons were cutting down a nice big lime tree on behalf of the council. After a bit of chatting and negotiating, they cut me three rounds of about 18" height from the trunk and split them in half. Each piece was about 50kg in weight (6 pieces in total) and once I had them home, I cut them into slabs 3" and 4" thick and few other pieces, and sealed the ends.
So here's the question: how good is lime for turning. I know it's very popular with carvers for its even texture, but I believe it is also quite soft. Has anybody here turned lime before?
Plus: if anybody is interested in some, and lives close by, I'd be willing to part with some of it.