Looking for help on a unique situation

[Happy]

I have a stump on my property that I have placed a mineral block on for the last ten years. Believe it was an oak tree. The stump is as hard as a rock, and when you tap on it with a hammer it sounds like you are hitting steel. Wondering if anyone has come across this and has any thoughts on cutting it and possibly turning.

Thank you in advance for your help.


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[1080Wayne]

I suspect it will be well mineralized , and hard as a rock , so carbide tools might be essential . You may destroy a saw chain in liberating it . Am curious though , were you using it as a salt lick for wild or not so wild animals , or just trying to preserve the stump?

 

[Happy]

We live on 22 acres. I have several mineral blocks out for the deer and other animals and birds. This was where I placed the first one some 10 years ago. It was 100 feet from the front door and highly visible from the living room. I may never do anything but I wanted to see if anybody else had any thoughts or ideas. I may try to split off a hunk and make a handle or a pen. Thank you for your reply.


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[Happy]

I suspect it will be well mineralized , and hard as a rock , so carbide tools might be essential . You may destroy a saw chain in liberating it . Am curious though , were you using it as a salt lick for wild or not so wild animals , or just trying to preserve the stump?

We live on 22 acres. I have several mineral blocks out for the deer and other animals and birds. This was where I placed the first one some 10 years ago. It was 100 feet from the front door and highly visible from the living room. I may never do anything but I wanted to see if anybody else had any thoughts or ideas. I may try to split off a hunk and make a handle or a pen. Thank you for your reply.


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