The Walnut tree

paulchapman
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The Walnut tree Dec 21, 2008 17:28:37 GMT

Post by paulchapman on Dec 21, 2008 17:28:37 GMT

I used to have two Walnut trees in my garden but, unfortunately, one of them died earlier this year. On Monday I had it taken down by a local tree surgeon and this is what it amounted to

Quite a few branches and lots of sapwood but also some useful-looking larger pieces with some reasonable heartwood.

I had a word with Paul (Chisel) who is into converting wood mainly for wood turning, Rob (Woodbloke) and Pete (Newt) who's advice I always respect, and Richard Jones who gave me some good advice about the useability of various parts of a tree. Following that, Paul (Chisel) came around today and we started converting the timber with a view to, hopefully, using it one day to make something nice.

Here's Paul getting stuck in with his chainsaw

Thirsty work

Some nice-looking stuff

It's very heavy lifting it into the trailer

The next stage is to pop down to Paul's place and start putting it through the bandsaw.

I'll let you know how we get on......

Cheers

Paul

stevep
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The Walnut tree Dec 21, 2008 20:58:30 GMT

Post by stevep on Dec 21, 2008 20:58:30 GMT

Did the same some years ago with a similar sized tree. Sold two planks which paid for the planking-up, and used a lot of the rest for various jobs. Unfortunately the remaining planks (about 4 I think) got infested with furniture beetle so it ended up on the woodburner. At the time it was in-stick in an open sided shed, in Sussex. So it might be worth giving it a spray with Cuprinol while it's seasoning to keep the little bastards away.

By coincidence I'm in the middle of making a bookcase from American Black - first time I've used it, and it's very similar. Beautiful wood to work with. Unlike oak, the sapwood is quite good as well, certainly good enough to incorporate as part of a finished piece.

smudger Full Member Hmm. Chimped it up again. Posts: 183	The Walnut tree Dec 21, 2008 21:56:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by smudger on Dec 21, 2008 21:56:13 GMT That's a bit upmarket of my bloody willow... Not jealous at all.
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walter New Member Posts: 14	The Walnut tree Dec 21, 2008 22:28:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by walter on Dec 21, 2008 22:28:00 GMT I`d settle for your willow Smudger, all i`ve got is a dirty great big silver birch that dominates the whole garden. Beautiful looking Walnut Paul.

woodyew Junior Member Posts: 74	The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 0:02:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by woodyew on Dec 22, 2008 0:02:00 GMT BBC News Alert.. Staff at Kew Gardens are currently investigating the disappearance of a much prized Juglans regia. ;D ;D ;D

paulchapman Bigger member Posts: 2,426	The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 7:58:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulchapman on Dec 22, 2008 7:58:21 GMT ;D

paulchapman
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The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 17:13:33 GMT

Post by paulchapman on Dec 22, 2008 17:13:33 GMT

I drove down to Paul's place today to help him unload the logs from his trailer (they are very heavy

).

We had time to cut one on the bandsaw. First we cut away all the unusable stuff to reduce the weight, then cut it in two. This is what we ended up with

Looking good

Let's hope the drying goes well........

Cheers

Paul

jaco Bigger member Posts: 1,569	The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 17:48:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jaco on Dec 22, 2008 17:48:46 GMT Hey, 'Ol Chappers, nice looking bit of timber! Sure you can post me some for the lathe, just use DHL. (remember the fumigation certificate)
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paulchapman Bigger member Posts: 2,426	The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 17:52:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulchapman on Dec 22, 2008 17:52:22 GMT It's in the post, Jaco ;D

jaco Bigger member Posts: 1,569	The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 17:57:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jaco on Dec 22, 2008 17:57:39 GMT Dec 22, 2008 17:52:22 GMT paulchapman said: It's in the post, Jaco ;D Thanks Paul, knew i could rely on you ...............
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modernist Big member Posts: 664	The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 17:58:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by modernist on Dec 22, 2008 17:58:16 GMT Looks like a pair of knobbly knees ;D Either that or reach for the Krenov book ;D ;D Brian

paulchapman Bigger member Posts: 2,426	The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 18:14:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulchapman on Dec 22, 2008 18:14:48 GMT Dec 22, 2008 17:58:16 GMT modernist said: reach for the Krenov book ;D ;D Shhhhhh, Jacob might be listening ;D

Stree Junior Member Posts: 98	The Walnut tree Dec 22, 2008 18:51:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stree on Dec 22, 2008 18:51:47 GMT Wow.. and my first thought was what a shame those matched boards were not cut thicker. because you would have a prime pair of his n`hers shotgun stocks......Have you seen the money those blanks go for for shotguns? You would be amazed.