Suggestions for using vine truss wood

[galleywood]

I have a couple of vine trusses that were 40 to 50 years old when they were cut (but I don't know how long ago that was).

I have been thinking about making kitchen utensils, but wonder if members have used this wood for anything else.

 

[Woody2Shoes]

What species of timber is it? I'm guessing it could be sweet chestnut or maybe oak? Can you post a picture? Cheers, W2S

 

[galleywood]

They are vine trusses - don't know if red or white.

 

[timber]

They are vine trusses - don't know if red or white.

How thick are the stems and of course how long do you intend to let them dry.
I am at a loss what to do with some 3" thick Forsythia logs . I may try to plank and stick them for decorative inserts etc.
Also might turn some of it.
If one does not try one never knows

 

[galleywood]

They are 700 long, 100 to 120 dia at base and 60 to 70 at the top.

I thought of making kitchen spatulas, butter knives etc. but I have no idea if this wood is suiatble.
I also thought of cross cutting discs and mounting on a back board for some form of decoration.

Regarding how long to let them dry, I think I will plank the thick end and disc the thin end on one of the trusses and see how they turn out.