Best wood for plugs

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Thanks guys - I wasn't sure if it was any good for this purpose. The hard pine turns well, although you have to be careful with the amount of pressure you put on it - you can take a lot off in one swipe depending on the gouge you use.

I haven't used Alaskan Yellow Cedar for anything - I'll have to find some and try it out.

This is my first foray into plug turning - I've made a lot of plugs in the past, but normally from blanks rather than turning them myself. I have a Jet mini-lathe that was given to me a few years ago and I never used the thing until I was inspired one day sitting in the wood shop looking for something to do.

This is also the first time into a group dedicated to this aspect of the hobby.

Thanks again for the info.

Tom