And this was what was inside. Whatcha think? Think I should keep it?
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And this was what was inside. Whatcha think? Think I should keep it?
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Holy Cow Carole! What is it?
~john
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Looks like a barber pole Carole-- better not use it-- send it to me-- COLLECT!
Jerry
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LOL That, my friend, is Box Elder. Have been looking for some of that ever since I started turning.
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It is beautiful, what size is it?
Jerry
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That particular piece is about 11x5x5. Unfortunately the log had some bad heart rot (mush) so I lost a lot of the most intense flame. Had to cut out what ever sized pieces I could salvage. Actually, I didn't just "find" it by the road...a friend was getting rid of his wood pile and told me to come help myself.
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Well, that is just beautiful....I look forward to your next masterpiece!
~john
"There's nothing wrong with Quiet" ` Jeremiah Johnson
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Great score, Carole!!! I've always wanted some big chunks of that myself and have had a number of people tell me, "Why heck, we just took one down." or "Yeah, my dad is taking one down next month." Always get promised a few chunks, but alas, I think they end up as firewood! (And NOT by MY doing!
Cheers,
John K. Miliunas
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I will probably wait a while to turn this stuff until I feel my skills can do it justice! Got to get the hollowing with that Hollowmaster down first! LOL
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That's the kind of wood that would make me really ponder what shape to go for. Great find Carole.
Ernie
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Ernie, I will probably be pondering for a long time! My initial thought on this particular piece was a couple of graceful lidded boxes, but I have yet to make a box and I certainly am not going to use this for practice!
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Just remember to show us the pics when you get it turned.
Looks like some super stuff and you just got to love the price.
---I may be broke---but we have plenty of wood---
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Wow Carole! That is a beautiful find! Congrats on the wood, I can't wait to see the finished product!
Jeff Sudmeier
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That would make a nice doorprize on Saturday
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Dream on, Ed!
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