Suggestions as to what to do with this

[Tar Heel]

About 30+ years ago my FIL asked me to fell a cedar tree for him. He was going to use the wood for a split rail fence. It was a large cedar and I convinced him to have the tree milled and have someone make something out of it. This was about 15 yrs before I even thought about becoming a woodworker. He had two large cedar chests made from the lumber. I cut a section across the stump. It is 20" wide at its widest point and 4 3/4' thick at the thinnest point. I've kept it all these years. Let's have some ideas on what to do with it.

[FredP]

looks like a clock to me! 20" may be a little small for a coffee table but it could be an end table if its thick enough to get 2 rounds out of it. end tables usually come in pairs.....

[TracyP]

I agree with Fred. I See a really nice clock in that piece of wood.

[PeteM]

How about a bowl like this;
http://www.massbaytrading.com/mm5/me...egory_Code=CRW

pete

[NCPete]

I had almost thought I might be original, and suggest a clock. but, no!!!! two other guys said the same thing! great minds, great minds!

[jeff...]

They call that a cookie - Yep agreeing with Fred - peel the bark, carefully resaw it in 1/2, butterfly inlay the checks with a contrasting wood like maple. - make a couple of end table tops - should look awesome when finished.

[skysharks]

Originally Posted by jeff...

They call that a cookie - Yep agreeing with Fred - peel the bark, carefully resaw it in 1/2, butterfly inlay the checks with a contrasting wood like maple. - make a couple of end table tops - should look awesome when finished.

Hey does anyone know how to do this, as in point me to instructions.
I got some large walnut pieces that need it done to?????

[jtodd71]

how about 2 tables and leave the bark on. maybe find some smaller cedars and use them for legs. So it looks rustic.