Cherry, is this any good?

[richyB]

The felling was nothing to do with me. I only got roped in to move it because I had access to a trailer.

Seems a shame for it to go for firewood, (now where have I heard that before)?

Is it worth the effort buying an old wood lathe, tools and having a go, or shall I just chop it up?

The logs stacked end on, are between 18" and 24" long.

Some of the smaller diameter pieces have already gone for a decorative log basket by a fireplace.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for your advice.

Rch

[yewhunter18]

Cherry is beatiful but needs to be bone dry and when turning try not to get the wood hot and also when sanding don't get it hot or it will split

[Big J]

That would have been a beautiful log - shame that it was cut into discs.

 

I milled a stunning cherry a month or so back that is currently sat in my kiln:

 

[richyB]

Thanks for the replies. I felt sorry for it when I saw it chopped up.

I found out today there is a chap with a turning workshop near me, so I'll see if it is any use to him.

[APC]

If you know any glass makers, see if they are interested. Something to do with blowing glass into.

[Baggy]

Hi Rich

 

Cherry is one of my favourite woods for hand carving, you carve it with axe and knives, like this

 

 

or this

 

[Mark James]

Hi Rich

 

Cherry is one of my favourite woods for hand carving, you carve it with axe and knives, like this

 

 

or this

 

 

God those do look well, you seem to have it mastered, i would like a big spoon and a fork made like that for a salad bowl that someone made me.

I have a set just now but there a bit ruff looking.

[Baggy]

Hiya

 

God those do look well, you seem to have it mastered,

Thanks

 

 

i would like a big spoon and a fork made like that for a salad bowl that someone made me.

So would my wife, daughter, mother, two aunts and a cousin !

 

ATB

Mark

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