>This may be a silly question------but would it be satisfactory to use a
>fresh cut tree stump for a pier. I am going to build an observatory on my
>property. I was out today playing around with placement ideas. As it turns
>out, right where I would want my pier to be now stands an oak tree that is
>approx 16-20" diameter. If the tree were dismembered to the correct height,
>why not mount some type of plate and wedge to it. I would think not much
>ringing to this pier. How fast does a chopped off oak decay? Anyway, please
>pass along your thoughts. (no this is not a joke, just sounds like one)

My father has done exactly that. It works great.

---
Bill Arnett "Science is a way of trying
San Jose, CA USA not to fool yourself." -- Feynman

View index by [date] [author] [subject]
Previous message: Re: [M]: Observatory Ideas, John Hoot
Next message: Re: [M]: Tree Stump Pier?, BJohns7764
Next message in thread: Re: [M]: Tree Stump Pier?, BJohns7764
Previous message in thread: [M]: Tree Stump Pier?, Mark