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This maple was at least 5’ in diameter when I came across the sections on the ground. I spun around and drove home to get my chainsaw, and loaded the truck twice before collapsing in exhaustion. I figured that the rounds weighed close to 800 pounds each, and they weren’t going anywhere. I was wrong. The next weekend, the entire stump had been cleared. I still have 200# or so of this wood, and I am slowly getting through what nature has provided.
This work represents a new venture for me. I am trying to focus on cutting techniques as part of the “making process”, to produce the best surface without sanding. I probably should have started with an easier wood, but then again, if I can make it work with this spalted maple, I can make it work with any wood. I do not plan to sand or finish it (maybe just an artists acrylic to protect the surface if I can keep the color exactly the same). The outer surface is cut with a skew to keep the softer parts intact and keep the harder parts from getting polluted with sanding dust.
Comments welcome.
-- Steven
11 comments so far
CharlieM1958
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posted 255 days ago
Beautiful stuff! I love spalted maple.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
mtnwild
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Love it when people of talent save trash and turn it into awe inspiring works of art. Fantastic find and save! Great job on those. Love it!!!!
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
PurpLev
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posted 255 days ago
nice find, and even nicerly made (if thats a word…lol)
-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.
Randy Sharp
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Amazing work and absolutely gorgeous pieces! I’d love to be able to see these in person. Add more pictures please!
-- Randy, Tupelo, MS ~ May I become more like the Master Carpenter every day.
Bill Akins
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posted 255 days ago
Absolutely gorgeous! I have just started turning and was given some maple. You have inspired me.
-- Bill from Lithia Springs, GA I love the smell of sawdust in the morning.
rodb
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posted 255 days ago
Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing, more pictures please.
Rod
-- Rod Baltimore Ontario
toyguy
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posted 255 days ago
Beautiful.
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cabinetmaster
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posted 255 days ago
Beautiful is right. I also like spalted Maple. Wish I could come across a find like that.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
DocK16
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You have a fine eye for seeing beauty in what others see as a rotten stump
-- DocK, WV
trifern
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posted 255 days ago
Great looking forms and an outstanding use of stock, Steven. Thanks for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Bob A in NJ
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posted 251 days ago
Fantastic grain structure and even better workmanship. i have a hard time understanding why this wood doesn’t shatter while turning, especially the pieces with the open holes (piece on the right).
Keep up the great work.
-- Bob A in NJ