Camphor Laurel Stump

**MAPLEMAN** · 24th February 2016, 10:52 AM

One thing i didn't mention was that the pics were of 'end grain' stuff

Prettiest 'end grain' i've ever seen....precursor to something magical

...MM

**MAPLEMAN** · 25th February 2016, 05:21 PM

This pic should give an idea of scale...MM

**MAPLEMAN** · 25th February 2016, 08:09 PM

Looking good

...MM

**Emit** · 25th February 2016, 08:37 PM

Last time we spoke I said "this might be the last time I come up and purchase timber." Your parting words were, "I'm not sure about that." I feel as though you have won this round.

**MAPLEMAN** · 26th February 2016, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Emit

I feel as though you have won this round.

Not yet Matt...see how my back holds up...i was sore yesterday after cleaning the stump of dirt...will pace myself and see how i go

...MM

**MAPLEMAN** · 27th February 2016, 09:55 AM

Going be very nice i think

...MM

**chambezio** · 27th February 2016, 10:03 AM

Chris, how are you going to sell it? Will you sell it green or salt it away for sometime?
I would be happy with a bowl blank or 7 as well as some flatter boards to book match or box making

**chambezio** · 27th February 2016, 10:07 AM

Another question regarding the root ball....is it typical of Camphor Laurel to make a "mat of the roots? I would not have liked the job of grubbing out that stump with only hand tools. It would have been quite a task for an excavator too. The size of it is amasing

**MAPLEMAN** · 27th February 2016, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by chambezio

Another question regarding the root ball....is it typical of Camphor Laurel to make a "mat of the roots? I would not have liked the job of grubbing out that stump with only hand tools. It would have been quite a task for an excavator too. The size of it is amasing

A lot of excavator and backhoe time Rod...lucky that is is embalmed in sand rather than rocks though
This tree was reputedly planted around 1890's so no surprise that the root system is so advanced
Looks to have about 16 main roots that have fused here and there in places forming a thick mat
Pics are from a small trimming of one of those roots...great color variation
Will slice another one up today and post more pic...MM

**wheelinround** · 27th February 2016, 01:36 PM

Imagination running riot here if it had been sliced through horizontal to the axis slabs of 2" to 3" thick

OR slices every 5" to 6" axial/vertical through root section.

I know stones rock and dirt

**hurcorh** · 27th February 2016, 10:26 PM

Very nice Chris. Would love a few pieces if you're selling.

Rhys

**MAPLEMAN** · 28th February 2016, 08:41 AM

Butterfly matching pair

Stunning stuff...MM

**Not enough!!** · 28th February 2016, 05:58 PM

They look like anatomy pictures - yer my mind see's weird things, especially the first shot.

They do look really nice, how long before they are dry? can smell em from here.

**artme** · 28th February 2016, 07:36 PM

Lot of good book leaf pieces there MM!! I can see some nice door fronts for someone!!

**MAPLEMAN** · 29th February 2016, 08:43 AM

Here's a few more pics...MM

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