Flawed Hawthorn

[Walney Col]

I got a curious piece of Hawthorn given to me by the lass who has her horses in the field next door. It has a huge flaw in it... one of the branches was literally growing complete with bark right through to the middle of the trunk. I decided the only thing for it was to leave the bark and chainsaw marks on it and turn it into a wall hanging to give back to her as a thank you for all the wood she's given me.

In case you don't already know Hawthorn cuts absolutely beautifully. It's close grained, pretty hard, and smells of candyfloss machines.

Col.

 

[ChrisR]

Col.

Great use for a very interesting piece of wood.

I am sure she will be very pleased, and more wood will be coming your way. :wink:

Take care.

Chris R.

 

[Claymore]

That's lovely Colin and the text is spot on! all of our land is either surrounded by dry stone ***** or massive Hawthorn hedges! never thought of using it for projects but i know where there is quite a large section that was damaged when a pickup tried to jump the hedge (long story but the driver was ok but got a lot of stick for writing off his bosses new 4x4 lol) will get a piece and see how it cuts also curious about the smell as i loved Candyfloss as a kid
Cheers
Brian
ps lovely neat lettering

 

[bodgerbaz]

Gorgeous piece of wood and some very good cutting Col. Well done.

Now, . . . . where can I find a hawthorn tree over here :shock:

 

[Walney Col]

You may want to run the saw a bit on the fast side to get the full candyfloss effect Brian

 

[nadnerb]

that is a really nice idea, and a great way to use up all the wood
Regards
Brendan