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Some split spalted Holly logs

Woody

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Found these in my wood pile not very big about 6" x 3" the three holly logs are quite badly split so on the lathe get some shape and fill them with iron powder the other one is bent and not a very good wood to turn but hay ho here we go this is part one part two to follow enjoy
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how do u even look at a bit of wood like that and get a plan in your head
cant wait to see where u r going with these

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Even rubbishy old logs are made to look good in your hands Woody. Bring on part two :thumbs:
 

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I'm sure they will look stunning when you have worked your magic on them Woody. Looking forward to part two :ciggrin:
 

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That's the kind of wood I like something with character and a challenge, I am waiting with bated breath:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

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Some interesting bits of Holly there Woody
One of them looks like it has some nice spalting as well
I'm sure they will end up looking spectacular :thumbs:
 
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