I have an apple tree trunk, any use to anyone?

[m1ke_a]

Our dead apple tree recently came down and I have a trunk of approx 6' X 8".

I'm not going to be able to do anything with it so is it of value to anyone?

Cheers

 

[gregmcateer]

I'm sure a turner close by will be along for a scrump, soon. Wish I was nearer - I could add it to the store in the garden and annoy my Mrs even more!!

 

[m1ke_a]

Thanks Greg

I'm guessing apple wood isn't suitable for structural stuff, hence the turner comment?

 

[BearTricks]

I'd have it if I were closer. Apple's up there with some of my favourite woods.

 

[Steve Maskery]

Very nice for someone, I'm a tad far away.
I have mallet I made from an apple tree from my garden. I love it. I'm going to plant an apple tree or two in my new garden, if it ever stops looking like a building site.
S

 

[m1ke_a]

I spoke with the chaps at my local windmill and am waiting to see if they can use it.

Sounds like cutting it down into 1' lengths will be the best option to tidy things up and/or prep it for any turners

Steve, thanks, I might have to have a go with making a mallett

 

[paulm]

Hi Mike, very good of you to post it up here, if I wasn't inbetween workshops at the moment and lacking storage space I'd be over like a shot !

Better not to cut it to short lengths like that, end splits and cracking usually penetrate a good few inches in from either end and on a one foot length might leave nothing in the middle that is usable !

Best left whole if possible, or as long as possible if it is in the way, three or four foot lengths wouldn't be too bad.

Can't believe no one has been after it yet, whereabouts in Sussex are you ?

Cheers, Paul

 

[custard]

Apple hand tools, such as wooden planes, are highly regarded.

If all else fails it burns wonderfully!

 

[m1ke_a]

Hi Mike, very good of you to post it up here, if I wasn't inbetween workshops at the moment and lacking storage space I'd be over like a shot !

Better not to cut it to short lengths like that, end splits and cracking usually penetrate a good few inches in from either end and on a one foot length might leave nothing in the middle that is usable !

Best left whole if possible, or as long as possible if it is in the way, three or four foot lengths wouldn't be too bad.

Can't believe no one has been after it yet, whereabouts in Sussex are you ?

Cheers, Paul

Cheers Paul and I'll hold off taking a saw to it! I'm in no real rush so can hang onto it if someone wants it.

I'm in mid Sussex. Drop me a direct msg if you're interested

 

[mind_the_goat]

Not trying to hijack, but have some Apple too, been taking up space in the garden for a few month now, so if anyone near Poole is interested let me know.