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Hawthorn

yorkshireman

yorkshireman

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My friendly tree clearance subcontractor at work was felling some hawthorn last week and phoned to ask if it was any use. Of course I said yes drop it off. I've now got 15 pieces of hawthorn 3in to 8in and between 3ft to 4ft. Going to have to buy a 2nd shed soon to keep all the wood in.
 
Buckeye

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A second shed would be quite an expense, I could look after it for you:whistling: I have wanted to try hawthorn for ages and have just bought a hawthorn pen blank, I should really get out to the woods and see if anyone has cut some and left it on the ground.

Peter
 
bluntchisel

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Get as much of that hawthorn as you can store, Yorky, it's a really beautiful wood! I've made (and sold) some lovely-grained pens from it. Works well with the lathe, and takes a great polish!
Bob.
 
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