njanvilman Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Big 5-way crotch walnut brought home over the weekend. This will be sawn into 2" thick slabs. Just waiting for cooler weather to see what is inside. I can't wait. It should be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Now comes the REAL chore---you need to stare at it for a while to decide what cut direction will get you the most of the best. .....and come up with a good story for the grandkids about how you lifted the crotch and carried it there it all by yourself :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Greetings Josh, What a fantastic find.. Always great to see something older than me.. You could mount a few anvils in all directions.. Beautiful one of a kind just like you.Forge on and make beautiful thingsJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I'd be really anticipating to see the patterns awaiting me in that. Great score Josh. Were it mine and were I as ignorant about pattern development in wood as I AM, I'd be seriously thinking about finding a hardwood forum and asking. Of course I suppose there are guys here who know how to expose grain patterns in big old crotches like yours. (Sorry I just couldn't resist)Failing finding someone who knew I'd start out sawing a plank off each side and make a cube from it. that'd give me some windows into it's soul. If the first slabs were a little on the thick side I could then saw them at angles and see.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Lovely. We look forward to the revelation. Pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'd be really anticipating to see the patterns awaiting me in that. Great score Josh. Were it mine and were I as ignorant about pattern development in wood as I AM, I'd be seriously thinking about finding a hardwood forum and asking. Of course I suppose there are guys here who know how to expose grain patterns in big old crotches like yours. (Sorry I just couldn't resist)Failing finding someone who knew I'd start out sawing a plank off each side and make a cube from it. that'd give me some windows into it's soul. If the first slabs were a little on the thick side I could then saw them at angles and see.Frosty The Lucky.Frosty, I have been sawing lumber for 35 years, and know how to get the best out of the log. And we have a saw capable of cutting 60" wide, in perfectly parallel slabs. Pics to follow once we begin sawing. Just waiting for sweatshirt weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Frosty, I have been sawing lumber for 35 years, and know how to get the best out of the log. And we have a saw capable of cutting 60" wide, in perfectly parallel slabs. Pics to follow once we begin sawing. Just waiting for sweatshirt weather.See? I KNEW there was someone on Iforge who'd know! NAILED another one. I'll be looking for the pics.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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