More pics of burr elm(?)

[cjmiller]

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tulsk aka John seems to have won the wood recognition competition - what I thought was oak may well turn out to be elm - thanks John!
From its shape and bark, I had assumed oak - there was no leaf to help identify, but there is a replica tree on the other side of the cottage which had literally half a dozen leaves surviving on the otherwise dead branches and they are definately elm, so I expect the tree which I'm working on will be the same.
I went up again this weekend and liberated a few more burrs but will now hire or borrow a chainsaw and see if I can take some of the larger pieces which I hope you can see in the pictures.
One question - there are some worm hole evident - is woodworm likely to be a 'live' problem and, if so, what precautions should i take?
I've included some pics which my partner took with her camera, so the quality will hopefully be better.
Another question - can I put my pictures directly onto this page witout having to direct users to my blog site?
Ta... :?
http://colin89fair.blogspot.com/

 

[tulsk]

Hi Colin definitely Elm now you've posted further pics.You've certainly hit the jackpot there! You ought to have a go at carving a few walking stick handles- nothing looks finer than Burr Elm. As for the woodworm I always give pieces a damn good flooding with treater before bringing into the workshop. Good luck with your carving mate. John

 

[cjmiller]

Thanks for the heads up John - good call!
Got some woodworm treatment so will do some soaking...

 

[Steve Maskery]

Another question - can I put my pictures directly onto this page without having to direct users to my blog site?

Yes
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