Fruit wood for spoon carving.

[Bhod]

Looking to source various fruit woods for spoon carving.
I'm very much a beginner, living in an urban area and not requiring huge amounts and sourcing decent green wood to practice on is proving somewhat difficult.

Any hints or tips gratefully received.

 

[Stew]

Put a wanted advert on your local freecycle and Facebook marketplace?

Find a local tree surgeon.

 

[Bhod]

Put a wanted advert on your local freecycle and Facebook marketplace?

Find a local tree surgeon.

Have tried the 'local ' tree surgeons, they weren't very helpful or interested in supplying the small amount or various types that I want.

 

[gg012]

Or a local log supplier? They should have wood laid up drying out and might be willing to let you have some

Sent from underground

 

[Bhod]

Or a local log supplier? They should have wood laid up drying out and might be willing to let you have some

Sent from underground

Again same problem as tree surgeons, not really interested in the small amount I require or prepared to sort the individual species, ie Pear, Apple, Cherry, Mulberry etc

 

[Stew]

I’m not surprised they’re not too interested if you’re being particular.

Perhaps a different approach is needed.

For a log supplier, can you ask if you can have a look through?

For the tree surgeon, ask if they will save a few suitable size bits if they get the right tree then drop you a text. Drop Them a case of beer round and have a chat.

I’ve never paid for any logs for turning, burning or carving. You just need to keep your ears open and keep putting feelers out every now and then.

 

[Ystranc]

Ask again in winter when most pruning of apples and pears would normally take place. I had a load of pear but I gave it to my sister who is a wood turner.

 

[Mesquite]

Have tried the 'local ' tree surgeons, they weren't very helpful or interested in supplying the small amount or various types that I want.

Listen out for the sound of chainsaws and shredders and go see them whilst they're processing the tree. I've usually had good luck that way.

The other way is have a wander round after storms for fallen branches.

Out of Curiousity why do you only want to limit yourself to fruit woods? Those are usually the hardest to source due to limited number of trees.

 

[Bhod]

Listen out for the sound of chainsaws and shredders and go see them whilst they're processing the tree. I've usually had good luck that way.

The other way is have a wander round after storms for fallen branches.

Out of Curiousity why do you only want to limit yourself to fruit woods? Those are usually the hardest to source due to limited number of trees.

Not limiting myself as such, but I do have an easy supply of Beech, Birch, Oak, Ash etc it's the fruit woods I'm having difficulty sourcing.