Here are two more larger pieces with crotch figure and bark still on. Terry is this what you would turn ?
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Are you asking Terry or Jerry a question? If you are asking Jerry, I'll answer. I don't want to wait on Terry. He might take awhile.
It depends on what that center looks like in the bottom piece in the picture. It looks like you could center a spur in that hole, turn a tenon on the other end, turn to whatever shape you like leaving as much bark on the top as you can. Then turn it around and hollow it out. I call these pieces Natural Top to differentiate from natural edge.
Below are a few pieces I found in my fire hazard yard that I look for to turn into Natural Top Forms.
This is Eucalyptus with about a 1 1/2" rotted out branch.
Another Eucalyptus with a broken branch healing job. It has raised compared to the first that was depressed.
Another Eucalyptus again raised.
Mesquite, raised a little. I usually grind the protruding branch until I get a flat surface for the spur. This is just about the only time I'll ever use a spur.
This will be a good one as the wood has a lot of character. Mesquite
Another Mesquite. I usually break the branch , make a surface for the spur, and do my thing.
I'm not trying to hijack your thread. Just posted those for you to see if you have any and maybe inspire someone to see if they have something like that and make a Natural Top form. ................. Nubs
