Anyone ever try to work with drift wood?

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I am always on the lookout for interesting, and free, stock for turning and was just thinking about the family beach vacation. Has anyone had any experience turning or otherwise working with drift wood? I would imagine that salt from the ocean water would be an issue. Additionally, there would be stability questions as with all “found” wood.

Any thoughts/experiences?

-- Justin in Loveland, OH

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David Hacke home \| projects \| blog 74 posts in 447 days #1 posted 431 days ago	I wouldthink river wood wouldbe better.think sand would be an issue but if it was a stable sound peice of wood I dont see why it would be a problem turning it or resawing it with a bandsaw.could get some pretty wood -- Dave, Kelso, Washington
devann home \| projects \| blog 1718 posts in 857 days #2 posted 431 days ago	Justin, type in jeffro in the search box above and have a look. -- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with
HalDougherty home \| projects \| blog 1820 posts in 1402 days #3 posted 431 days ago	One woodworker on Lumberjocks is a master craftsman who uses driftwood to make a lot of beautiful furniture or artwork, it’s hard to tell which category his projects belong in. http://lumberjocks.com/jeffro/projects -- Hal, Tennessee http://www.first285.com

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