Willow wood

Always take wood! (assuming the only cost is for you to haul it away)
Never worked with willow, but was given a toy-box made from willow by a friend many years ago. It is a light-colored wood with plenty of interesting, but clean grain (not reversing or swirling). I like the looks of it.

-- Some problems are best solved with an optimistic approach. Optimism shines a light on alternatives that are otherwise not visible.

I used some willow to make bindings for my traditional stave bucket. Very fine grain and it seems to hold up very well. I could think it would be good for turning or any other woodworking. Here’s a link.

http://www.ehow.com/list_7609421_willow-wood-characteristics.html

-- Mike, American in Norway

I hope you also have a fireplace or fire pit so if you do not like the willow you can always warm yourself with it or have a bar-b-que! Take the wood, experiment with it otherwise how will you personally know if you like it or not? Sweet Gum for example is not a very well liked wood but I love turning with it and have made some fantastic pieces when it is dyed. Check my Flaming Platter!

-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL