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what do you make of this stump?

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  1. Sluggo

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    According to the previous owner, wind uprooted this red oak and it fell across the driveway. he cut off the piece across the driveway and rolled it into the woods with the rest of the tree. Then he pushed the stump back in the hole. The stem is about 22" where it's cut and flares to about 6 or 7 feet at ground level. What causes this?Looks like some good wood there waiting for me.
     

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    Thats weird. Cant say ive ever seen a flared stump like that. Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
     
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    Can you saw that into lumber? I bet it would be some great looking slabs.
     
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    I’ve seen cypress stumps like that but never a oak. Pretty cool.
     
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    I might check into that but need to find someone more qualified to have a look.
     
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    Welcome to the forum. That would definitely make some interesting live edge slabs.
     
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    I’d cut some off the top so the deer and other animals would have a good drinking spot
     
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