Last year our local park area offered free firewood as they cleared an area. I went to that area to look for gnarled or interesting wood. I wanted it for turning.  After I got some cut open at home, I discovered that most was indeed, firewood. However some had other possibilities besides turning. The knot pictured looked good after I cleaned out. I figured it would make a beautiful religious setting. This how it ended out when I completed it. 

 

Pictures are inside and outside of the knot

Love it Ron 

A classic design!!

WOW, Ron that is spectacular. When I saw it, I was immediately reminded of a place not far from here-

Hey Ron I sure would like to see those pieces carved. This site says woodworking not photographs.....

1 hour ago, Smallpatch said:

Hey Ron I sure would like to see those pieces carved. This site says woodworking not photographs.....

I don't understand that reaction. I didn't carve it, I worked with the wood. Sawed it so it would sit properly, dug it out for a flat place inside. NO carving at all. Photographs of woodworking are the biggest part of woodworking on this site.

Sorry I said anything?

Sometimes nature provides everything you need to create a project. Ron, you have a talent for seeing those things most of us would miss. 

2 hours ago, lew said:

Sometimes nature provides everything you need to create a project. Ron, you have a talent for seeing those things most of us would miss. 

Yes I agree he does! Since I am a wood Turner for the most port, I doubt I’d have seen this piece the way you did Ron. 

That is awesome work and idea, Ron.  I remember when you acquired these pieces and discussed turning them.  I expressed my sincere concern but this is so far beyond any of my imagination.  That is stunning.