gregmcateer
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Well, There I am walking through the park and I spot a large (12"+ diameter at base) horse chestnut branch lying on the ground. I approach the guy standing by it and ask if he's a bystander or a "Council Tree Blokey"?
Guess who he is? - The Council Senior Tree Officer! :lol:
And guess what else? - Despite the Council's policy of all tree 'waste' being chipped, shipped and sold for burning, he's an active hobby turner and encourages local people to ask the tree surgeons for any bits they can carry - to turn or burn.
So, hey presto, 3 wheelbarrow loads later, and I have my first pile of fresh green wood. (If I can upload a photo, I will)
So - Do I store it and if so, for how long to dry? and should I seal the ends with anything?
or - Do I turn some / all of it green? and if so, anything to be aware of?
I guess I need to buy a chuck now, as I only have spindle centres at the moment.
Thanks in advance,
Greg
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Guess who he is? - The Council Senior Tree Officer! :lol:
And guess what else? - Despite the Council's policy of all tree 'waste' being chipped, shipped and sold for burning, he's an active hobby turner and encourages local people to ask the tree surgeons for any bits they can carry - to turn or burn.
So, hey presto, 3 wheelbarrow loads later, and I have my first pile of fresh green wood. (If I can upload a photo, I will)
So - Do I store it and if so, for how long to dry? and should I seal the ends with anything?
or - Do I turn some / all of it green? and if so, anything to be aware of?
I guess I need to buy a chuck now, as I only have spindle centres at the moment.
Thanks in advance,
Greg
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