Large oak log

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Long story short, a neighbor of mine had a large piece of his oak tree break during this week’s storm. It’s probably a foot thick, mostly straight, and close to 10 feet long.

Before we make it into firewood or ask the city to pick it up, I wanted to check and see if anyone wanted some, or see if the wood would make decent blanks for bowls.

It still needs to have the small branches cleared, so I expect he won’t be able to take the chainsaw to it for a few days at least

We’re located near the arboretum

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I wish I could help. I already have a small shed full of wood I have yet to do anything with!

This would be great stuff for wood turners

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I could bring some/any to the woodshop, I just don’t want to overflow the storage. I see some rules of thumb for cutting pieces for blanks at (diameter + ~3”), so we can do that and hold on to some too

He just didn’t want it to go to waste

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I would love to take 2-3 bowl blanks if you are bringing them to the shop. Thanks for sharing.

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Happy to! I’ll post once the work is done - no idea when we’ll do it yet, but it won’t be too long

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I would love to get a few of these if there are any available.