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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: cdrover(Clyde) on November 07, 2012, 01:32:47 pm

Title: What to do with this?
Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on November 07, 2012, 01:32:47 pm

I found this in a shed that was being cleaned out. I think it is a burl, but not sure what type of wood it is. Each knob is about 6 inches in diameter.  Any suggestions?

Title: Re: What to do with this?
Post by: lazygit on November 07, 2012, 05:21:03 pm

I'd guess it's a softwood, and with my limited exposure, scots pine, or similar.

Title: Re: What to do with this?
Post by: rob roy on November 07, 2012, 05:38:08 pm

Hi Clyde, could these be THUYA burls. Unusual to see them connected with a stem. Just an idea?????.
Rob Roy.

Title: Re: What to do with this?
Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on November 07, 2012, 05:53:01 pm

The most common tree in these parts is spruce. It is light in weight. the bark is very flakey and I don't know how long it was laying in the guys shed. I suspect spruce or pine.

Title: Re: What to do with this?
Post by: countryscroller on November 07, 2012, 07:16:24 pm

A woodworker has finally grew a set... see what I did there. :)

Title: Re: What to do with this?
Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on November 07, 2012, 07:34:12 pm

My first thoughts as well. I would like to keep them intact. Would I slice off the front and back portions, What would I put into each one. The possibilities are endless.  :-\ :-\ ::)  suggestions please.

Title: Re: What to do with this?
Post by: IBMer on November 07, 2012, 08:13:22 pm

Looks a little like a barbell.  If you can find another, you would have a matching set to work out with?

Title: Re: What to do with this?
Post by: king310 on November 11, 2012, 06:09:08 am

ROF-LOL I would keep them as they are. That way you will have a set when your spouse takes yours ;D
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