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Thanks for that. I guess I'll have a do at making some smaller pieces for local shows then. I've been advised to use social media by other people for selling slabs/boards and mobile milling services so I might try that too but, as you say, it's very time consuming.

Alright all. I'm pretty new to carving, over the past few years I've done a handful of pieces mainly just because I like doing it. I've never really tried to sell my work but I would like to start. I've not invested loads of money in it, still just playing with a stock bar and die grinder with a couple of different burrs but it'd be nice to recover some of my fuel costs if poss. My question is, those of you who do sell your work, how and where do you do it? Is it better to carve up things in advance on the hope people might buy them or do you mainly get commissions? I've stuck on some photos to give you an idea of where I'm at with it. Thanks in advance. WhatsApp Vidéo 2025-09-01 à 13.29.23_6efc7c2a.mp4

How are you all getting these slabs to dry flat? I don't even bother slabbing now because anything that has the pith in turns into an Escher painting after a few months on the stack.

Cannon quarter tip is fine for morticing, have a look on the chainsawbars website and you'll find all the information you need.

Cheers for that, I'll have a look at Awlwood. I've heard as well Rubio is pretty good, I maybe just need to experiment with small tins of a few different finishers.

Cheers for that, I'll probably just stick with old rigging ropes then.

This comes quite highly recommeneded on the chainsawbars website, does anyone use it on their boards, carvings or greenwood projects? It sounds like a good all-round solution for protection and presentation, but it might just be hype. Those who have used/do use this varnish, what do you think of it? If any of you have photos of projects finished with it, please post them too. Cheers. 2.5LT 2.5 litres Le Tonkinois Varnish WWW.CHAINSAWBARS.CO.UK 2.5LT 2.5 litres Le Tonkinois Varnish

I use an EDER 1800 portable capstan winch, mainly for skidding and pulling leaners over. I've only ever used double-braid rope with it but wonder if it's possible to use synthetic cable, like Sequorope or Dynalight, instead. Has/does anyone do this? I know it's a more expensive option but maybe better for the ease of splicing and much bigger resistance for the diameter. My main doubt is regarding the heat caused by friction on the winch drum. Cheers for your thoughts.

Thanks for your replies. I guess I'll give it a try and reserve judgement til I've seen the results. If it turns out worthwhile, I'll let you know.

Has/does anyone use this for cookies, to prevent radial cracking? Seems a bit too good to be true but would appreciate hearing other peoples thoughts before I waste time and money trying it. Pentacryl - Green Wood Stabilizer PRESERVATION-SOLUTIONS.COM A green wood stabilizer that displaces water in fresh cut wood and prevents shrinking during the drying process, which...

Thanks everyone for your replies. Khriss it's actually for an individual tree that has developed a lean. The client's had an excavator go through his arboretum last winter following storms so, I reckon, it's probably had a knock. The root plate seems sound enough but I'd be surprised if there wasn't some damage. He's been advised by his gardener that he should coppice it in order to save it.

Does anyone know how well young (10 years ish) tulip trees respond to coppicing or pollarding? I realise it's a bizarre question but it's a specific request from a client, and having only come across tulip trees in a domestic context, I wasn't able to say with any certainty whether or not it was possible or viable. Cheers

Thanks very much David, that's brilliant. I'll look into that. Was your study tour connected at all with Burnham Beeches and the management plan there?

Cheers Rich, Donostia is a smart place. I'm looking forward to getting fat on pintxos there.

Cheers for that David, that's more encouraging than I was expecting. I enjoyed your post about the study tour, some fantastic pictures. We have friends in Leitza, it's probably one of the most impressive places I've ever been as far as community and cultural identity go. Did you come across people speaking Euskara much? Any contacts you can find would be gratefully received. Cheers Hodge