Wow, looks to be a downright nasty tree to run into in the woods! I like the one you burned. I wonder if the wood will take oils or stain?
Pealing the bark is real easy I wear thick leather gloves it's not that hard. I peal it green it only takes a few minutes.Now that took some time and a few curses i bet .
I have thought about it I might just give one a try.I googled it - it seems like it'd be kind of neat to leave a "ring" of the bark/thorns around in certain spots, just for effect...