walnut log?

[Wally Wenzel]

I was given a walnut log about 4 ft.x8 in. a fow days ago. I was told that it had been laying in this persons back yard for at leaste the last 25 yrs.It looks like ight have all of that. I took a chunk from one end and was able to get a couple of small blanks out of it. I don't know how much more there will be. The first bowl went to the doner and here is the other one. about 6in.x2 1/2. any comments?
Wally
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[Bonnie Campbell]

Very nice bowl. What kind of finish did you use?

[Jeff Bower]

I was given a walnut log about 4 ft.x8 in. a fow days ago. I was told that it had been laying in this persons back yard for at leaste the last 25 yrs.67803

I doubt a log would make it that long in any back yard of a SMC member!!

[Paul Heely]

Nice looking bowl. I've read in a couple of places that old air dried wood turns nicer. Did you notice any difference in turning?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wally that is a good looking bowl and finished nicely. Great job.

[Tim Malyszko]

Very nice bowl. There are some downed Walnut trees behind my parents house for as long as I remember. One of these weekends, I plan on taking a chainsaw out there and hack them up. I certainly hope the wood looks as good as yours.

Nice find and great bowl.

[William Bachtel]

old farmers use walnut for fence post, as well as Sassafras, Osage Orange, and of course Locust.