Oak within an oak

[alex_m]

that is truely awesome.

(and big saw with a wee bar! )

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

If there is a slice going begging then I am begging:thumbup:

would look lovely sanded and oiled:thumbup:

 

 

I would pay good money for one also!

[bob]

I would pay good money for one also!

 

I was begging not paying

but would

[T14EES T14UNK]

Let the bidding begin!!

 

But unfortunately there was only the mirror image of it that was as good. (guess who got that) The next cut was not too bad but the next was starting to look like normal round growth rings.

[David Goss]

Wow thats a cracking find:thumbup:

Well spotted:thumbup1:

[armybloke]

Nice find. I found this oak 'heartwood' 2 years ago. I managed 4 slices from it about quarter inch thick each one. Been above my fireplace ever since and this thread reminded me of the day I found it!

 

Maybe we should've started a thread 'what's your best heartwood picture?'

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Let the bidding begin!!

 

But unfortunately there was only the mirror image of it that was as good. (guess who got that) The next cut was not too bad but the next was starting to look like normal round growth rings.

 

I will give you a bullseye for a decent slice? oiled so it dont crack:thumbup1:

[armybloke]

I'd dig around in the shed and if it's what you want you can have it trooper. No scale in my pic but just measured at 13cm diameter. A small but valuable piece - to me!

[T14EES T14UNK]

I will give you a bullseye for a decent slice? oiled so it dont crack:thumbup1:

 

Honestly, I'll have a look in the morning at the remaining bits to see if any other slices would be any good. At the most there will probably only be 2 I bet.

If there is anything decent then I'm sure we can sort something out. You and bob asked, so first come first served in my opinion. I'm sure we will probably meet up at a show or whatever so maybe you could get us a beer!!

But... Don't hold your breath. Only three cuts and the image was totally different. It depends on how thick the slice can be without drying out too quickly and cracking.

Any advice ?? Would be a shame if the one I've got was damaged.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

well oiled it should be good, vaseline even.