Burl Source
Weird Wood Pusher
- Joined
- Jun 13, 2011
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A guy stopped by here this morning before I arrived needing money for gas and food. He had a couple crusty old gray cracked up rotten pieces of wood in the back of his truck that he wanted to sell to us. One of the pieces even had dog poop on it. So we bought them. The guy working this morning wanted to help the guy and gave him the $100 he wanted for the wood. So when I arrived one of the guys here said "Come look, we bought some wood for you". I asked what kind of wood and he said that the guy they got it from wasn't sure. He had pulled it out of the river years ago. They were teasing me because I am pretty picky. Figured I would think it was junk.
This is the one with the dog poop.
Looks a little like maple, but too many things made me sure it was not.
I had my suspicions that there might be something good in side. So I cut off a chunk and took it to the bandsaw.
By now I think I know what it is.
Quick sanding to be sure.
Just what I was hoping for. Black Willow Burl.
I haven't been able to find any of this for years. Last time I was able to get any it came from a guy who owned a veneer mill.
It is an obscure type of burl that finishes up beautifully.
Most of the wood will be waste but if I get a dozen blocks I will be happy.
This is the one with the dog poop.
Looks a little like maple, but too many things made me sure it was not.
I had my suspicions that there might be something good in side. So I cut off a chunk and took it to the bandsaw.
By now I think I know what it is.
Quick sanding to be sure.
Just what I was hoping for. Black Willow Burl.
I haven't been able to find any of this for years. Last time I was able to get any it came from a guy who owned a veneer mill.
It is an obscure type of burl that finishes up beautifully.
Most of the wood will be waste but if I get a dozen blocks I will be happy.