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Ken Glass
08-22-2010, 10:03 PM
Hey Gang,
I struck the Mother-load Today. A local Sawyer had a large White Oak burl that was at least 5' around and nearly 4-5 ft. long. He had called me earlier and said if I needed some to come take a look. Well, when I saw what he had I got the whole first lot he had cut. Eight pieces in all, with several 6" thick and many with live edge. Some measure 11"x20"x6". other measure 10"x17" x4". A few others are 8"x17"x3-1/2". All in all a great haul and one of the best for me in a long time. I can hardly wait the start turning on it. The pieces are all coated and they are all rock solid.
Pete Jordan
08-22-2010, 10:07 PM
Yowser!!!

Good luck with all that cool stuff!
William Hutchinson
08-22-2010, 10:08 PM
Absolutely beautiful. I'll be looking forward to see what you do with that gorgeous timber.
Bernie Weishapl
08-22-2010, 10:08 PM
Wow that is a great haul. Congrats.
Mark Hubl
08-22-2010, 10:10 PM
Wow, Ken,

That does look good. It should yield some great looking work. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
David E Keller
08-22-2010, 10:15 PM
Wowser! That's a nice looking haul.
Steve Schlumpf
08-22-2010, 10:57 PM
Wow - did you ever find the Mother-Load!!! Congrats! Looking forward to seeing what you turn out of this!
Ken Glass
08-22-2010, 11:05 PM
Thanks guys. I am still felling euphoric when I look at the pieces. It will take me awhile to decide how to proceed, but I am sure it will be fun deciding.
Michael James
08-22-2010, 11:09 PM
That is really nice looking stuff! Hopefully, I can find out at the local turners meeting where the good stuff is around here. Perhaps, "when the student is ready the burl will appear".
Post your pics for sure!!!
mj
David DeCristoforo
08-22-2010, 11:10 PM
Drool... Never liked oak much but I love oak burl!
Christopher K. Hartley
08-22-2010, 11:14 PM
Ken this is Oakalicious.:eek: Now, John said we shouldn't covet our neighbors Barn but he never mentioned Oak. Congrats!! :)
Leo Van Der Loo
08-23-2010, 12:51 AM
Oh very promising pieces there Ken, I'm looking forward to see what you will be making from it, oh and yes

You suck !! :D :p
Norm Zax
08-23-2010, 2:29 AM
No words left on this side! Keep a small piece, nicely sanded and varnished/oiled as a reminder on your desk. These opps dont come by that often!
John Hart
08-23-2010, 6:17 AM
Geez....That is incredible!! All I can say is..Congratulations!!:)
charlie knighton
08-23-2010, 9:37 AM
ditto yowers
bob svoboda
08-23-2010, 11:32 AM
Great Stuff!!
John W Dixon
08-23-2010, 2:46 PM
Ken, that is some beautiful wood. Can't wait to see what you make it out of it.

John
Mike Davis NC
08-23-2010, 2:48 PM
Nice Burl!

Too bad he cut it up in such little pieces.
Aaron Wingert
08-23-2010, 5:22 PM
That is some incredibly nice burl! What a great score. I'm with Leo, you do suck for this. :D
James Roberts
08-23-2010, 10:26 PM
Wow, what a great haul! I'd love to get my hands on something like that. Can't wait to see what you make out of it.
gary Zimmel
08-23-2010, 11:11 PM
Congrats Ken, that is one sweet haul...
Rob Cunningham
08-24-2010, 12:53 PM
That's beautiful wood Ken. Great figure and character. I can't wait to see some turnings.
steven carter
08-24-2010, 1:14 PM
Wow, great haul. This will surely keep you busy for a while! Can't wait to see what you make of it.

Steve