I have read alot of post that all wood is good for turning - but I have also heard and seen at the saw mill I use to work at that Sweet Gum has alot of "water" in it- When the sawer would run it through the saw water would just pour out of it - The reason I am asking is that I am going to cut a few of them down here at the house - they are not very big but my wife hates those gum balls and she wants them down - With that much liquid in them are they any good for turning:dontknow: