From Village Tree to Home: A Walnut Table and Two Rooftop Lights
Project Overview When the old walnut tree in my village’s yard was cut down, most people saw firewood. I saw something worth saving. The tree had stood there for decades — long enough to grow thick, dense rings of heartwood — and I managed to salvage three cross-section slabs before they were taken away. My original plan was simple: turn all three into small side tables. But projects have a way of evolving — and this one took an unexpected turn halfway through, thanks to my wife. ...