Well I had this piece of Elm and milled some of it so I could have a bench in my mud room for putting the shoes on and off. Some of the voids in the wood I filled with epoxy resin so the top is all smooth. Finished it off with spar urethane. Fits the space I have just right.
I got the piece of Elm from a farmer out here. I think it had been sitting on the ground for some time and was starting to show some rot. I used it anyways.
That curvy grain next to the straight is very striking. Must be where all that stringiness comes from when splitting.
That is beautiful. Perfect place for it. I am a big fan of the knots and cracks. Gives the piece great character.