Chopping Block

[JiMMY90]

Hi guys a bit of an unusual question

I have managed to find a fallen tree and would like to cut out a chopping block from it to use as a small table, stool and obviously chopping and splitting wood.

Would it be best to use a knotted section or where grain is nice and straight?

Also any suggestions how to preserve it so it lasts longer and does not rot or split as easy?

Thanks.

 

[treelore]

what is the wood mate ? beech and hormbean are the best to use.... a knotted lump of any other type of timber would work well...

Treelore

 

[JiMMY90]

Just simple pine I’m afraid nothing fancy

Its only a small tree but the base is quite thick so it may be useful for a small stool, working bench or stump thingy

 

[treelore]

yep it will work for all of the above mate, but i would go for hard wood if you can get a bit for a chopping block

all the best

Treelore

 

[Ian S]

The best bet is to keep it dry when not in use - garden shed, garage, spare room - that sort of thing.

Pine will work as a chopping block, but will wear faster than hardwoods.

Cheers

 

[JiMMY90]

Nice one guys its turned out rather well to be honest

Its a bit on the small side but will do haha

Thanks