I cut open a crotch from a Dogwood I took down a few months ago. It has a bark inclusion that ran all the way through the log. The wood appears sound but I'm a little leary of it. I had planned on two natural edge bowls from this log.If I can turn it without it coming apart the inclusion will run along the bottom of the bowl almost all the way up each side. I soaked the inclusion in super glue now I debating wether to cut this up to smaller pieces for something other than bowls. I wil post pictures on WOW.Comments? JB
Dogwood crotch. Does this sound safe?
Oct 20, 2003
3 Replies
Doesn't sound safe to me. The bark will never be as strong as the rest of the bowl. Sounds like an accident waiting to happen.
-Jim Gott- San Jose, CA
send it to me - I'll let you know if it is safe!
Ray
most of what i like to turn is cast off from other turners. i lose about 50%, they come apart. the others look spectacular. don't stand in the path of flying peices!! bob
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