How OLD is the TREE?

This tree is as old as me!

[michaeldougfir]

In forestry a tree whose growth is hindered by a neighboring tree is called "suppressed." And yes these trees do have a surprising number of rings for their size. They are older than they look.

[dbryant]

Thanks for sharing Blair. I suspect you’ll also share the process of that jewelry box. I know it’s going to be beautiful with your awesome wood working skills😊

[joshny]

I really enjoy all your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[mileswe]

I love using wood with really dense rings on the lathe. With cross grain work tearout is a huge consideration because there is no way to "cut downhill" around the entire piece. That kind of wood always just turns so smooth and consistently, little tearout and imo looks sooo much nicer in most situations than huge rings.
Sometimes fast growing stuff can be good too. Did some elm hollow spheres where i included the pith and the larger rings just worked really well for the shapes.

[josephkrug]

I hope you do a quick video on the jewelry box too :)

[Paislywalls]

Making a jewelry box... You are a jem 😊
🍃🕊🍃

[ElectricityTaster]

Imagine counting the rings on an old bonsai.