I've recently taken up blacksmithing and have cut an Oak stump for my anvil. I don't own a draw knife (what kind of woodworker doesn't own a draw knife! ) but used a machete to cut the bark off, using it like a draw knife. I've got it down to the stringy layer, but as a furniture builder I can't help but want to get past all the stringy/punky layer and take it down to the actual wood. My Machete doesn't seem to want to do that. I've tried my hand plane and I can get there in a few spots, but it's going to take a month of Sundays to accomplish it. Any suggestions as to how I can clear this punky stuff and get to the recognizable Oak? Your comments will be appreciated.