Chisels broke

As I pack, I have a spindle with ends still attached of Osage Orange curing in my bottom dresser drawer. Been there 8 years and I think it might be dryish. It has a beautiful color now, and will be turned a bit to true up internal stretches.

Speaking of the magical Madrone - I have some that are 100' or more high but are likely

150' in length! - One is larger than my belt size at 100' and is horizontal! The trunks twist and turn. The color of the wood is so fine and the wood tight.

I have two limbs well seasoned for future projects. Larger bowls never made it as the wood comes alive during turning as the stress grain is cut and a twist comes undone! Now try to cut that with a hand skew! Exciting times.

In my new shop, I'll get the wood lathe out and have plenty of room. Hope to get my skill, my Uncle - Uncle Dave - he is making Hats! - Yes western, and others! The pictures are something else. I get one this summer. Can't wait to walk into a lumber yard or wood working store of some sort with a wood hat!

Martin