Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Apple tree stump
Mike G.
>I hope it's alright for a "Neander" to come here and ask a question. ;^) A friend asked me to find out the "value" of his Apple tree stump. I've included a picture. The stump is about 4 or 5 feet high and about 18 to 24 inches in diameter. I believe he's interested in selling it and wants to get a value. It's located in the mountains of NC.
Thanks, Mike G.
Re: Apple tree stump
Mike Rubes, Apex, NC
>Hi Mike,
I've no idea of the value, but I am interested in this. Where in NC are you? I am just outside of Raleigh.
Feel free to drop me an email or respond here.
Thanks,
Mike
1 or 2 bowls...
Rodney in Maypearl, TX
>1 if he tells a woodturner where it is and the woodturner harvests it, 2 if he "captures" it and maybe paints the ends to slow down checking.
In my experience, fruitwood is generally unstable but can be some of the prettiest wood. Haven't done apple, but peach and pear darken rather quickly.
Re: Apple tree stump
Barry Turner
>Except to another woodturner the "value" of this stump is whatever it's gonna cost to get it removed. Also, I understand that apple wood tends to warp a lot as it dries. Although this stump may reveal some very beautiful wood inside, don't expect it to send your kids to college.
Re: Apple tree stump
Terry Quiram
>If I were your friend I would give it to a turner in exchange for a bowl. Unless you are in an area where Apple is scarce it isn't worth buying.
Terry
Re: Apple tree stump
Ron in Drums PA
>Apple mixed in with hickory makes good wood for smoking hams
