What can i make from this?

[Halfdevil333]

Out yesterday and found this on a freshly felled tree.

Its about 8 inch in diameter and it sits level on its own so i was thinking about a small bowl.

Should i be aware of any potential spilitting or anything?

Any help would be appreciated

Cheers
Scott

 

[Barney]

what kind of tree was it on?

 

[Halfdevil333]

I think it was a Rowan tree

Scott

 

[mick miller]

Looking at that it screams bowl to me, although where to begin I have not a clue. There's plenty of skilled wood carvers and makers on here though so it won't be long before you get some advice I'm sure.

 

[addo]

Kuksa! If on the small side after removing material for the handle it'd still be great for spirits/expressos

 

[bartjeuh200]

Isn't rowan one of the toxic trees? Like yew or elder? Or are just the berries toxic?

 

[MartinK9]

Isn't rowan one of the toxic trees? Like yew or elder? Or are just the berries toxic?

Not sure, but I know it keeps witches away

 

[jojo]

I am not absolutely certain but I don't think the wood is toxic.

But.. this is a horrible bit of wood... you should send it to me for proper disposal as soon as possible....

 

[Earlyturtle]

Rowan's non-toxic and sauce can be made from the berries, if memory serves.

 

[bartjeuh200]

Rowan's non-toxic and sauce can be made from the berries, if memory serves.

Isn't that because you've heated them before you ate them?

 

[Halfdevil333]

Im sure its non toxic..I checked before as i have made a couple of spoons in the past.

Also you can make rowan jelly which i'm told is good with game.

I'm going to start the bowl tomorrow if i get some time


Cheers
Scott

 

[Tiger Eyes]

Thats a Silver Birch burr not a Rowan so it should be OK to make something but watchout for splits. To try and prevent splitting you can carve it wet but leave it thick then let it dry for about a month before finishing the carving.