Just anouther piece of wood

[NoDNA]

Brain T and Glenn, I have it sitting on a chair in the Still lQQking at it, and have turned it over about 10 times, yes to both, I think there is a something there. Ha, right now I have a dozen small birds going and 2 other items.. so it will be ok just there watching me .
Thanks for your comments.
C

[Merle Rice]

Hi, Chuck, that Ugly Dirt covered Piece of Walnut that you have is a Diamond in the Rough. Don't worry about the Cracks or Filling them, just Sand the Hell out of it to a Good Finish and you will have a Great Looking Piece of Wall Art. With the Grain running in all directions should make it an Interesting looking Piece in itself.
My Piece of Walnut that the Barber gave me was bigger and sat in my shop for about 2 years before I cut it into workable pieces and boy the Surprise that I get when I started working with them , Beautiful Wood . Merle

[NoDNA]

Hi, Chuck, that Ugly Dirt covered Piece of Walnut that you have is a Diamond in the Rough. Don't worry about the Cracks or Filling them, just Sand the Hell out of it to a Good Finish and you will have a Great Looking Piece of Wall Art. With the Grain running in all directions should make it an Interesting looking Piece in itself.
My Piece of Walnut that the Barber gave me was bigger and sat in my shop for about 2 years before I cut it into workable pieces and boy the Surprise that I get when I started working with them , Beautiful Wood . Merle

You Sir are a Kind man. Tthe Bride and I have been just LQQking and she is my best critic of course, and basically said the same thing. The warp in it will have to be taken into consideration though..
Big Grins atcha
Chuck

[Claude]

A turned or carved bowl, 1.5 ft across, about one inch thick wood for bowl sides and bottoms. You might need to fill some cracks with thin CA glue if turning it so it doesn't fly apart. Power carving with an angle grinder could hollow out the bowl fairly quickly, Then sanded well and a gloss finish on it, similar to Merle's pieces of walnut to show off the grain.

Claude

[NoDNA]

A turned or carved bowl, 1.5 ft across, about one inch thick wood for bowl sides and bottoms. You might need to fill some cracks with thin CA glue if turning it so it doesn't fly apart. Power carving with an angle grinder could hollow out the bowl fairly quickly, Then sanded well and a gloss finish on it, similar to Merle's pieces of walnut to show off the grain.

Claude

Claude ,,, Now You have me even more intrested>>> Darn good thing I have toys. And a good back yard to make a heck of a mess..
Chuck

[Just Carving]

If it was thicker than 3" I would say some type of candy dish etc. But by the time you get done with making a dish out of it, I suspect it will be between 2 and 3 inches higher.

For now, I'd let it sit where it could soak up some moisture to maybe swell some of those cracks close. The first thing that came to my mind would be a nice carving table since it has so many cracks. But I never really had a good idea for anything larger than my carvings.

BobL

[NoDNA]

If it was thicker than 3" I would say some type of candy dish etc. But by the time you get done with making a dish out of it, I suspect it will be between 2 and 3 inches higher.

For now, I'd let it sit where it could soak up some moisture to maybe swell some of those cracks close. The first thing that came to my mind would be a nice carving table since it has so many cracks. But I never really had a good idea for anything larger than my carvings.

BobL

BobL, I have 2 nice carving spots and this guy is going to be "Something" when I do not know.. Haa.
Chuck

[Merle Rice]

Hi, Chuck, Just seen a Picture on Pinterest that reminded of your Piece. They cut out the Center at a Irregular Shape at a Steep Beveled Angle so as to show the Grain , being that it is so Thin. Then they Placed a Mirror in Back, looked pretty Good. I tried to get a Picture but wouldn't Print. Another Idea for you to Process in your Mind . Merle

[NoDNA]

Hi, Chuck, Just seen a Picture on Pinterest that reminded of your Piece. They cut out the Center at a Irregular Shape at a Steep Beveled Angle so as to show the Grain , being that it is so Thin. Then they Placed a Mirror in Back, looked pretty Good. I tried to get a Picture but wouldn't Print. Another Idea for you to Process in your Mind . Merle

I've been off for a day r so so the biggy is jesta sittin. And OH do I need more.. yes got wood? HA Thanks Merle.