Woodturning - I've Never Turned This Wood Before!

My Dad and I have been cutting logs for the fire this week, I give up most of the logs but am ready to claim a small cut of what we are processing if I see something interesting, different, new or otherwise peculiar. I have never turned Horse chestnut which is why I decided to keep a large chunk. I wasn't really sure what the grain would look like, it was quite light and soft so I wasn't very optimistic.
Luckily it cut well and sanded easily. It's been sanded to 7000 grit and finished with Danish Oil and then Wood wax.

Let me know what you think and if there's any other woods I should try!

As a little side note, let me know if you've ever played Conkers as I have many happy memories of playing it with the conkers that fell from our Horse Chestnut Trees!
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My videos are for entertainment purposes only. I am still relatively new to woodturning and some of my techniques might not be the "best" or safest. When using any tools or machinery always read and understand safety/manufacturers guidelines.
Yes, I'm aware that wearing gloves while woodturning is considered an unsafe practise. The gloves I wear are tight fitting and don’t have any loose threads. I wear them for the protection of my skin. This is a risk that I am willing to take, however I am still very conscious of the potential danger and I do not touch any spinning parts of the lathe. DO NOT do anything you don’t feel comfortable doing.

Видео Woodturning - I've Never Turned This Wood Before! канала Harry Smith