moondoggy Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Hi guys, Bit of a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone in the Lincolnshire area have a recently felled walnut log available. Something around 12" to 18" diameter by about 24" long would be ideal. I want to have a go at hand carving a bowl using my new adze. If anyone has anything, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Have a call around some tree surgeons arborists put your name forward with winter coming they may have some if come down in storms etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Would a seasoned one not be better , its going to split . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 7 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Would a seasoned one not be better , its going to split . No. Firstly, greenwood is easier to carve. Secondly, once you split the log down the middle with an axe of a froe, it relieves the stresses and greatly reduces any chance of splitting. All my spoons are carved out of greenwood using this technique, not had one crack yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Konnie said: Have a call around some tree surgeons arborists put your name forward with winter coming they may have some if come down in storms etc. I have tried a couple, but they wouldn't play ball. I suppose when they are on a job, they don't have time to wait around for me to come along with my trailer to collect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sws Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Hi, I have a large English walnut tree I sadly had to cut down last year. Been in garden since as not had time to do anything with it. I'm on Norfolk / Suffolk boarder so maybe to far for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Sws said: Hi, I have a large English walnut tree I sadly had to cut down last year. Been in garden since as not had time to do anything with it. I'm on Norfolk / Suffolk boarder so maybe to far for you. Hi, thanks for your reply. I am often down near Spalding, how far from there are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sws Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Near Diss so quite a way! Often work in Kings Lynn. Be happy to send you some if you're desperate ...Not sure how much a courier would be tho! It would be nice if it was of use to someone! I had planned to get the tree planked and dried but haven't had the time. As a cabinet maker I should get it together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Thank you for that. If I am down your way in the near future, I’ll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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