Well a friend of mine cut down an American Chestnut today and saved the logs for me to turn. I am almost sure it is American Chestnut and not Chinese. (Checked out the leaves and twigs with pictures off the Internet). It is rare to find one of these this large now. Several of the logs are 26" across. There is probable enough for 40 to 50 bowls. There is no way I will turn that much so I would like to offer some to any turners up in the North East Tennessee area. Would hate to see any of this go to waste. Don't have a clue how it turns or what it will look like. Maybe someone here has turned some and can tell us. If you are in the area and would like a blank or two let me know. I am also going to offer it to the local club members. Hopefully I can get it divided out to several turners. Oh I'm not asking anything for it just would like to see it put to good use!
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