Thomas, I got one friend request, and hope I accepted it right. This stuff bewilders me sometimes. Sorry to hear about your thumb; you don't need that, along with your other stitches!! I've been turning like crazy. We went to Branson MO for a veteran's week. Was a good visit, but one I don't want to repeat. Too much tourist stuff. A friend lives in Shell Knob MO, and he gave me three large slabs of Black Walnut.. one about 8"thick, and one about 5" and another 4"... the thickest one was a slab that was cut off the side of a large tree that he had milled, about 5' long. I've been rough turning it. Email me. amneighborsATsbcglobal.net