Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
small alder tree
Mike L (Orange County, CA)
>Hi all,
I have a small (maybe 8" diameter), relatively straight alder tree (I'm guessing red alder) that needs to be removed. Is it worth trying to get anything out of it? Perhaps a turning blank to encourage putting an idle mini-lathe to use? TIA.
Best regards,
Mike
Sure. Plenty big enough for some nice hollow
Don Henthorn
>forms or bowls. Turnings don't have to be big to be nice.
Re: small alder tree *LINK*
Bill k
>I make bird houses out of branches about that size. They are pretty popular around here. Easy and fun to make and the basic materials are laying around most shops.
Here is a "how to".
Tree Branch Bird Houses
Thanks Don and Bill
Mike L (Orange County, CA)
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