Cherry Crotch

[Andy Harden]

I just received this LARGE cherry crotch. How is the best way to slab it to get the most out of it. I have never had a cherry chunk this big.

 

[Peacock]

That's cherry?

 

[oldsaw]

How big is it? Give us some measurements.

I also agree with Peacock, it isn't Black Cherry, it may be what is referred to as "wild" cherry. Whatever it is, open it up and give us a peek.

Mark

 

[dustytools]

I could be wrong but it doesnt look like wild cherry either.

 

[woodshop]

I agree, that bark doesn't look much like black cherry or wild cherry. However, the bottom of the butt log of older trees does often have mature bark that doesn't look like the rest of the tree. That said, the best way to get the most crotch figure from a tree is to slice it in the same plane as the two branches that parted from the main trunk. You will get crotch figure either way, but I found the best that way. You also tend to get the widest boards doing it that way.

 

[Andy Harden]

Not Cherry. I posted the wrong pic. Thats Walnut.