Sourcing Wood for Woodturning: How Tree Surgeons Help Give Trees a Second Life

I am always on the lookout for high-quality wood to use in my projects. One source that I have found to be particularly rich in character and variety is wood that has been sourced from tree surgeons.

Tree surgeons are professionals who are trained in the care and removal of trees. They are often called upon to cut down trees on properties and gardens around the UK, whether due to age, disease, or other factors.

While it can be sad to see a tree come down, I have found that working with wood from these trees can be a rewarding experience. Many of these trees have been a part of people’s lives for decades, growing up around them and becoming a beloved part of their property. By using this wood in my woodturning, I feel that I am giving these trees a second life and a new purpose.

In addition to providing me with a diverse selection of wood, sourcing from tree surgeons also helps support their work and business. Tree surgeons play an important role in maintaining the health and safety of our communities, and by using their services and purchasing their wood, I am helping to support their efforts.

Overall, sourcing wood for woodturning from tree surgeons is a win-win situation. It gives me access to a wide range of characterful wood and helps support a valuable profession at the same time. I am grateful to be able to work with wood that has such a rich history and meaning, and I hope that the new wood-turned forms that I create will speak to the lives that these trees have lived.