[BigJim]

I do a little carving from time to time also, I have long admired the Diamond Willow but have never seen it in person, it doesn't grown here in Tennessee. Could you take a couple of pictures of the Diamond Willow growing for us? I would love to see some of your walking sticks.

 

[BigJim]

Ed, thank you so much for the offer, I may take you up on that here soon. That is some beautiful wood to say the least. I have wanted a stick of it for a long time. I had a good friend who lived up in Alaska, he was going to send me a stick but he passed away a couple of months ago. You do know you can sell that don't you?

That would sure make some fantastic furniture for sure. You are truly blessed to have access to that much beautiful wood. When you make some furniture please be sure to post pictures, we would really like to see how you build yours. Thanks again for the offer Ed.

 

[BigJim]

Ed, do a search on rustic Diamond Willow furniture then hit "Images" and take a look at one of the beds, it was fairly simple and was $4,500.00.

 

[BigJim]

Here's where we've been doing most of our harvesting, along about a 100-yard stretch.

Next is an overmature willow that is dying. Dead branches are splitting apart and falling from snowloads and winds. This is the tree that provided our shelf supports. Another pic shows a harvest from many years ago next to my recent cuts.

Lastly, a couple pics showing some likely-looking branches. The willows haven't begun to sprout yet this year, which is good, as the wood is more easily seen and sap is down.

-Ed

Thanks for the pictures Ed, that is the first time I have seen it growing, there look to be some interesting sticks there.