[Woodcarver] cypree knees

[Linehan718 at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/17/2006 6:51:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
MikeandPatty at wavezcom.com writes:

I have fond a place with a large amount  of cypress knees & was wondering 
what is the best way to harvest  them.
 
Also would it hurt the tree to take  some of them--



No it will not harm the trees, they will make more, just don't take  them all 
at once, the tree needs them to breathe.  Take a pull saw,  japanese style.  
one side fine, other side rough, use which ever side works  better.  Cut them 
just at the water line or a few inches below.  Dry  your saw off so it doesn't 
rust out on you.Take them home and boil them, while  the bark is still quite 
warm, but cool enough to handle, peel the bark off and  it will leave a 
beautiful surface which only needs to be waxed to shine like  crazy.  By the way, I 
wouldn't mind getting my hands on some if you have  any you'de like to sell.  
LOL
 
Maura carvin'  in  nyc
http://www.carvinginNYC.com
http://www.picturetrail.com/carvinginnyc
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