We had some high winds here in the PNW, and whenever they post a wind advisory every good turner will post a willing to help you clean up after message on their favorite social! - I picked up this Birch that blew over in the storm and have been milling it into blanks. Lots of spalt and rot, but also lots of beautiful grain!

I tried something different with this video. Do you like it? Less talking, no music and speed up the repetitive parts? Let me know in the comments!

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