Walnut Gloat

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well the guy I work with went back to Missouri to see his brother, mom and dad. He asked me if I would like some walnut. I told him sure. So he shows up with a pickup load of walnut. He brought me 5 logs all over 6 ft long with the smallest being 12 1/2" in diameter to the largest which is 18" in diameter. Looking like 35 to 40 bowls maybe a few less if I make some HF's. I just couldn't believe my eyes when he showed up. I have them sealed and will be making bowl blanks this weekend. I am going to have to use the neighbors engine hoist this weekend cause I think that big one weighs about 200 to 300 lbs. I can't hardly pick up the end of it. What a problem to have.:D:cool:;)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Bernie - WOW!!! Congrats on all that great looking wood! Looking forward to seeing what you turn out of it! Congrats!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congrats Bernie!

[Eugene Wigley]

Wow!!! That's some nice wood. Congrats.

[Brian George]

That is a GRAT GLOAT. Wanna see what comes of it, though...

[David Drickhamer]

Nice wood Bernie, looking forward to seeing what you make from it.
Dave

[Bill Bolen]

Yup..that Missouri Walnut is some good stuff... Guarentee no tear out, tool marks, or punky spots. We will not let it leave the state like that. Enjoy your great haul Bernie. That co-worker could not have gotten more than 2 mpg all the way home...Bill...

[Mark Norman]

Right on bernie!
Walnut is my favorite wood of late;) Smells good when turning:D
Great haul ya got there!

[Jim Kountz]

Wow what a haul Bernie, cant wait to see what all you do with it!!

[alex carey]

Heavy logs definitely is the best problem to have. Nice walnut gloat.

[Dan Forman]

That's a fabulous haul! Have fun, looks like that ought to keep you out of trouble for a while.

Dan

[Gary Max]

Plus he did the work--------great Haul.
It's great to have good friends.

[Jeff Nicol]

Bernie, Looks like you will be busy for a while with that pile of walnut! I still have to get at my big pile! Keep up posted on projects and have fun!

Jeff

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks everyone. Yep my wife told my sister last night he was like a kid in a candy store that had just been given $5. Anyway he is a good kid and I will make his mom a nice bowl and he said he would take a salt/peppermill. So his wish will come true.

By the way William he told me he got 19 miles to the gallon in his new Silverado.

[Bill Bolen]

With a load like that? You just can't beat those American cars and trucks!!...Bill..

[Brian McInturff]

Wow Bernie,
I bet YOU were like a kid in a candy store too. Can't wait to see what you make with it. I always like seeing your turnings.:cool:

[Ryan Baker]

Killer gloat Bernie. I wish I had a pile of walnut like that.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again. Yep tomorrow the hard work begins cutting them up.:eek:

[Mark Norman]

Thanks again. Yep tomorrow the hard work begins cutting them up.:eek:

Thats the easy part Bernie:)

Now get to cutting and turning:p