Caught mushroom fever last week and turned a couple dozen of them.
They turn pretty quick, and the cost is nominal.
All of the wood came from a few Ash trees I cut down and a large Oak branch that fell down a couple weeks ago.
A 5" high mushroom can be turned on the lathe, sanded on the lathe and then dipped in BLO-Thinner (boiled linseed oil cut 50/50 with paint thinner) all in about 10-15 minutes, and kinda fun too.
Though I've been involved with woodworking all of my life only recently have I started to consider it seriously.
Now, I am in a lifelong apprenticeship with it.
Hopefully I will be able to provide some things of interest to you.
Advice, questions and comments always welcomed.