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A friend of mine knew that I heated with wood, and asked if I wanted some maple from a tree he was taking down. Not being one to pass up free wood I went over to get it and this is what I found. This piece is about 35"x28"x 20" thick. I also grabbed 14 more that were 14" to 18" dia. by 16" long. How'd I do?
AMBROSIA MAPLE.jpg
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Steve
Just 4 miles north and a touch east of Normal
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Looks like you did OK to me!!!!!That is going to make some fine looking turnings!
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There are few reasons that I would want to move back east. This is one of them! I can't wait to see what you turn from that piece of wood. The projects should be stunning!
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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I did split one of the pieces, and this is the inside.
split piece.jpg
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Steve
Just 4 miles north and a touch east of Normal
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You get an A++++. Beautiful wood. I had a similar experience and the pieces did not lack for spalt figure. Make certain these chunks are in a dry place. This is spalting well advanced and will continue to decay at a rapid rate. Rough turn and hollow as quick as possible. If left outside on the ground within 6 months they will not even be good firewood. Maple due to the sugars really decays fast once started. I have occasionally placed the wood under plastic and threw in a Methyl Bromide spray bomb, kills everything. If you can not find Methyl Bromide purchase the product that tobacco farmers use to sterilize their plots prior to seeding. Same thing, kills all bugs, fungi, bacteria, etc. Then rapidly dissipates, no residue, harmless . Just follow the instructions.
David Woodruff
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Nice score-way to go.
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That's a pretty good gloat. Curly ambrosia maple... Hmmm?... Yep, you suck!
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Well, I don't know. Only fourteen pieces? Free? Sounds like you got ripped off to me...
David DeCristoforo
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Very impressive score! Looking forward to seeing what you turn out of it!
Steve
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Please don’t let that happen!
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David,Originally Posted by David E Keller
That's a pretty good gloat. Curly ambrosia maple... Hmmm?... Yep, you suck!
Maybe I'll use this picture as my avatar so you can always see it. I have family in the Piedmont area, next time they're here or I go there, I'll make sure you get a chunk.
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Steve
Just 4 miles north and a touch east of Normal
(check your maps)
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Idaho is enroute to Oklahoma Stephen......
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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I guess if I went the long way......Idaho is enroute to Oklahoma Stephen......
might have to keep the postal service in business instead.
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Steve
Just 4 miles north and a touch east of Normal
(check your maps)
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Look at it as the "scenic" way.
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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Pretty,pretty, good!
A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf
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Every way is the scenic way to this part of the country... I'm fairly certain I live in one of the ugliest places in America.Look at it as the "scenic" way.
It's gorgeous wood, Stephen, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you turn out of it. I actually missed the part where you mentioned that you got 14 pieces... definite suckage!
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