Gnarly elm root bole - any good to anyone?

[agg221]

Had an elm stump wash down the river, complete with major roots. I reckon it's about 18" across, stump length about 2'6". The base should be pretty gnarly grained. It's dry enough that the bark has gone, but seems completely sound.

 

Any good to anyone before I log it up for firewood?

 

Alec

[nepia]

Not myself Alec but there's a guy just down the road (Colin Ford,sculpturer of wood and bespoke master joiner.) who'll think of something imaginative to do with just about any piece of wood.

[wisewood]

I'd have it Alec, but you'd have to post it up to me

 

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[agg221]

Looks like it may be useful, so I won't log it up. I'll stick it to one side and take a picture or two when I can see it in daylight. Just to be clear - I don't want anything for it.

 

Simon - I suspect the postage may kill it, but if you're ever down my way (and fancy taking a look at that Green Man I need carved ) then I'll hang on to it for you.

 

Otherwise Jon, I'll drop it off next time I see you (stunning chairs on that website btw - something I would really like to do if the right tree section turns up) unless someone has come up with a specific use for it.

 

Alec

[wisewood]

Cheers Alec,

I'll let you know once I've had a look at your pics mate, I might be able to tie it in with a family holiday if you don't mind hanging on to it?

 

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[slackbladder]

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