Lets see your wood

[Stigmorgan]

Nice find. Just out of curiosity, why were they condemned? Not enough plastic? Not pink enough? Too many hard corners... not enough padding, most likely! Can't have the little mites going home with a bruise because they walked into a bench because they were texting on their smartphones!

There are some pretty bad splits in some of the smaller parts, cheaper to replace with plastic than repair.

 

[Pabs]

Nice chuck of black walnut, locally sourced from a storm windfall in moray / speyside. 20%rh at the moment.
Haven't waxed the end grain yet that is my job just now

 

[BCS1980UK]

Milling some spalted beech for upcoming boxes. My next investment will definitely be a bandsaw, resawing by hand is quite a workout.

 

[Stigmorgan]

Milling some spalted beech for upcoming boxes. My next investment will definitely be a bandsaw, resawing by hand is quite a workout.

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My shoulder definitely appreciates having a bandsaw and chainsaw, hand sawing is a pain.

 

[Stigmorgan]

I don't usually buy wood for the same of buying it but as I was at an event and the prices were so low I decided it was worth it, plus I've never turned Bolivian Cedar, the colour is gorgeous and I love the smell it's giving off.

 

[Blackswanwood]

I bought this 2” thick English Walnut Board last week. It’s been drying under cover for 12 months so has some way to go before it will be ready for use.

The middle section is particularly interesting - a fish skeleton or some ferns?

I’ve taken the bark off and given it a spray with woodworm killer to keep it safe.

 

[Stigmorgan]

I bought this 2” thick English Walnut Board last week. It’s been drying under cover for 12 months so has some way to go before it will be ready for use.

The middle section is particularly interesting - a fish skeleton or some ferns?

I’ve taken the bark off and given it a spray with woodworm killer to keep it safe.

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Gotta love that crotch grain flame