Congrats! That is one species that I’ve not ever used. Be sure to share pics in the Fall when you slice it and dice it. Chuck
What free wood did you find today?
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Looks like a good bunch of wood. I'm with Chuck, never played with catalpa even though there is a lot of it in the area.
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It stinks when you work it, but it can be beautiful.
Those twists and turns ought to yield some curls. Lightweight wood that is supposed to last well outside. Fairly bland most of the time. Ought to be a good canvas for decorating things like turned bird houses.
About a week late..
Bet it wasn't free
AND better late than never!
Absolutely not. But the only way wood is free is if somebody delivers it all cut into boards. Money/sweat time are the same. At 72 this month, I trade money for seat and time to harvest. I know I sure as hell could not do it anymore. My whimpy stihl 250 kicks my butt. My back hates it.
So basically I trade green cellulose(money) for green cellulose(green burl)
Yeah it’s light weight but turns/carves well. Took the pic of that branch for a Bud that carves life size… see a monster dragon or snake, got the whole tree.
Messing with @Eric Rorabaugh . More not free wood. I love walnut. Cutting a 1400 lb walnut burl sunday. I need to make a box or 5 out of this.
D@mn it man!!! I need to bring a semi with fatbed up there. Oh and a cashiers check from the loan I'd have to take out to buy a load of the stuff you get.
disqualified! Not Free!
I will refer you to above
Absolutely not. But the only way wood is free is if somebody delivers it all cut into boards. Money/sweat time are the same. At 72 this month, I trade money for sweat and time to harvest. I know I sure as hell could not do it anymore. My whimpy stihl 250 kicks my butt. My back hates it.
So basically I trade green cellulose(money) for green cellulose(green burl)
Experience speaking there!!So basically I trade green cellulose(money) for green cellulose(green burl)
Swing by Austin and I’ll go with you!
And by Bulverde!
Now, let's let reality set in. Those Texas places are way outta your way Eric, But Nashville ain't. Just say'n!!
But we called it first!
Hey, this here's rubber ducky.... we got a great big .... looks like we need a couple more drivers!