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Author:  gregorio [ Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Today's Find.
So, in a lot across from mine the developer decided to cut down this very large Willow tree.
It's likely that it is all going to just be burned, so i wrestled this round out of there today.
The main trunk is about 50% larger than this piece.
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Are there any uses in guitar making?
I'm guessing maybe linings?

gregor
Author:  Clay S. [ Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
Nice score Gregor!
Blocks and linings, and maybe a couple of traditional Irish harp sound boxes if you were so inclined. They hollow out a baulk of willow to form the sides and sound board all in one piece.
Author:  meddlingfool [ Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
Don't know if it's true or not, but I heard you could bend willow at .250 for one piece linings...
Author:  gregorio [ Sun Nov 17, 2019 6:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
Thanks for the response Clay,

Neck and Tail blocks are possible as well? That's interesting.
I mean, I don't have really any experience with willow, but i do know that it is on the softer side.
.....which is probably why Ed has heard about bending at .250

I may get energetic and try get another piece out this week.
For now I rest..........feel like a wrestled a bear for an hour.
: )
gregor
Author:  Ernie Kleinman [ Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
I/ve used black willow and white willow which grows in MO . I like it for blocks and linings. It bends very well. Vlnmakers use it for blocks and lining.
Author:  jfmckenna [ Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
It looks like wood, so I bet you could build a guitar from it ;)
Author:  Clay S. [ Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
Willows usually grow in wet environments, when it is first cut much of the weight of this light weight wood is water:
https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php ... illow-Wood
Author:  gregorio [ Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
Good to know Ernie.
Thanks for the link Clay.
Author:  gregorio [ Sun Dec 01, 2019 2:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
Just a little update for those curious about this willow.

Considering using my axe instead of a plane after this. ; ) Can you say fibrous?
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Stripping the bark off.
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Leave it alone for awhile. Need to look for some old paint for the ends...likely frozen!
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Im interested to see what it looks like after being sliced.
Author:  Mark Mc [ Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
Willow is excellent for making cricket bats. But you probably already knew that.......
Author:  Ernie Kleinman [ Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
I harvest local woods here in OK . For this willow . I wood debark it first . seal the ends with anchor seal . and then split it into 4 quarters to get the max quartersawn wood .Typically 1 in per yr so if your square is 5 by5 you could wait 5 yrs before resawing or make your own 1 in boards by resawing stacking and stickering them with 3/4in spacers.
Author:  whiskywill [ Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
Mark Mc wrote:
Willow is excellent for making cricket bats. But you probably already knew that.......


Why would a cricket want a bat? ;)
Author:  guitarjtb [ Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Today's Find.
whiskywill wrote:
Mark Mc wrote:
Willow is excellent for making cricket bats. But you probably already knew that.......


Why would a cricket want a bat? ;)


Maybe he already has a ball and glove.
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