Walnut, Black Gold

[mojavezig]

Living in the upper Midwest farm country, I don't have access to good tree variety for carving. Initially tried projects in Cottonwood and Box Elder only to have them explode with cracks. I understand the drying wood process, but some woods just deteriate with aging. Ash is the most common tree here and it carves very well, holding detail and it is very strong. You have to sharpen chains, chisels and gouges and have a lot of patience to work with it. I was given a ten foot log of walnut by a tree service and working with it opened up a whole new world of carving enjoyment! The aroma, texture,grain and color are "to die" for. I envy the folks posting here that have access to tree varieties that carve so well.

[Donsexton]

Very nice work and I agree with you walnut is the best I have only carved it a few times.

[AL...]

That realy is stunning
Thanks for sharing
Cheers
AL

[Dan Wegiel]

Excellent! What a fantastic job!!! I love black walnut too for all the reasons you posted, its my favorite because the way it holds detail and also the beauty of the wood itself. Thanks for sharing.

Dan

[Ron T]

What a beautiful piece. You certainly made the most of that wood.

[RGSPIRITSTICK]

Fine job.been watching a show called saw dogs, i have been wanting to get the chainsaw out.that looks like alot of fun to.hope to see more,

[twoclones]

Very good eagle! It does look like you might enjoy sanding more than I do

[Merle Rice]

Hi Zig, That's a Walnut Log that will be enjoyed for a long time, also looks great where you have it displayed. Merle

[Simplyme]

I love walnut to....I mostly do boxes with them. Would love to have the confident of carving with it. It's a beatifull wood though. Nice piece.