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Tony_Wood
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Bowl Carving Project

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Fellas, I need some help identifying this wood.
I will attempt to go back and retrieve some leaves, as that will be the ideal way for identification.
The project came from the the same tree as the block the bowl is leaning on: first pic. Any idea what tree this is?
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The slab was rough sawn with a chainsaw; then had the back removed and roughly shaped with axe.
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Deep gouge chisel with lots of elbow grease hollowed and rough shaped the sides.

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This is the current shape and condition. The above work was all I had time for at present. It is currently in a paper bag filled with its own chippings.


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I'll take a guess. Looking at the Bark I'd guess that it's some sort of oak. There are many kinds of oak and the barks often vary but it could be red or black oak. Like I said, I'm just guessing. ::shrug:: Looks more like the black oak to me but... ::shrug::
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Re: Bowl Carving Project

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A leaf or two would nail it, of course.

Knowing if this was a wild tree or not and where it grew (part of the country/world),would also be very helpful.

Tame trees are not usually able to be readily identified by locale. For example, where I live, there are no wild oaks, but there are quite a few that have been planted and are growing fine in our community. Likewise with walnuts, and even almond trees.

It looks like your project is off to a great start.

You have some "experienced" tools in the gouge and mallet. Did you put the experience on, or did you get them that way?
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TPK wrote: Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:57 pm I'll take a guess. Looking at the Bark I'd guess that it's some sort of oak. There are many kinds of oak and the barks often vary but it could be red or black oak. Like I said, I'm just guessing. ::shrug:: Looks more like the black oak to me but... ::shrug::
Thanks Tom. The grain is not like any oak I have ever seen. It is clear like a maple grain, but soft like a poplar Wood.
Mr. Chips wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:35 pm A leaf or two would nail it, of course.

Knowing if this was a wild tree or not and where it grew (part of the country/world),would also be very helpful.

Tame trees are not usually able to be readily identified by locale. For example, where I live, there are no wild oaks, but there are quite a few that have been planted and are growing fine in our community. Likewise with walnuts, and even almond trees.

It looks like your project is off to a great start.

You have some "experienced" tools in the gouge and mallet. Did you put the experience on, or did you get them that way?
I live in Missouri. This tree was knocked down by a large oak in a recent storm. The leaves were all gone by the time I started cleaning it up.

The tools have both new and old patina. I learned woodworking from an older gentleman. Slowly, I’ve the years he cleaned out tools and passed them all to me. I have made a few bowls, some carved musical instruments, and various other projects.
So, to make a short answer long, some of the use is mine and some of the use is from my old teacher.
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Cool, Tony. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::tu::
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That's an impressive carving! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Niiiiiiiice!
Looking cool, Tony!
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