Turned a couple spheres lately....

[Jeff]

I agree with him too. Black walnut is a better choice. Black walnut has a much larger heartwood and less sapwood which fits for your 7" d sphere in a log that's about 8-9 diameter.

http://www.carolinanature.com/trees/juni.html

I showed the large sphere to a good friend that does woodworking. He thought it was black walnut. Looking more at the color, grain, and pics, I believe he's correct. I think this is black walnut.

 

[ptt49er]

Those are awesome! I'd love a little more information on the "how-to" side of things. Looks like a great way to play with some otherwise useless wood!

 

[Michael Mathews]

Those are awesome! I'd love a little more information on the "how-to" side of things. Looks like a great way to play with some otherwise useless wood!

Phillip, read through the posts I've made. I've left several how-to type comments. If there's something else you don't get, please ask!
Michael