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Nate Davey
09-07-2011, 7:59 PM
Went to the local woodturners guild meeting last night and met a new gentleman who owned a saw mill. In the bed of his truck he had some wood sample including this burl. He wanted $20 for it which seemed reasonable to me. 20"l x 16"w x8"tall. Unfortunately, the centers out of it so can't use it as one big piece, so cut it up for some nice HF, pen and bottle stopper blanks. Should I Anchorseal or let dry?

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Jim Burr
09-07-2011, 8:01 PM
I'll take care of it for you Nate, how much do you want back;) Nice haul!
Alan Trout
09-07-2011, 8:40 PM
That seems like a deal to me Nate. Very nice.

Alan
Nate Davey
09-07-2011, 8:44 PM
Jim, I couldn't possibly burden you with this wrinkly old wood. I'll just soldier through it.
David E Keller
09-07-2011, 9:10 PM
I'd seal it... Never hurts to add a little anchorseal.

I'd say that's a heck of a deal!

Just remember those voids in the middle are meant as divine inspiration telling you that there should be voids in the finished form!;)
Bob Bergstrom
09-07-2011, 9:21 PM
Cherry burl is one of the best. Great color and figure. Hope to see the finished pieces.
Lee Koepke
09-07-2011, 9:28 PM
you could sand, oil, and finish it just the way it is .. then hang that on the wall ...
Donny Lawson
09-07-2011, 10:07 PM
Great looking burl,and should make for some nice turnings. Seal it quick as it will crack fast.
Bernie Weishapl
09-07-2011, 11:03 PM
Great looking burl. I agree to seal it.
Alan Trout
09-07-2011, 11:56 PM
I don't agree with the anchor seal. I would leave it uncovered through it in the yard let is spalt, rot, and get some bugs living in it for about a year and then send it to me. :D

Alan
Nate Davey
09-08-2011, 6:16 AM
Alan,

i have a few chips that fell off when moving it in the garage. I'll put them in a sandwich bag and bring them out next time I'm in SA. That's all you need for your cast pieces......right???:D
Alan Trout
09-08-2011, 8:34 AM
Nate,

That won't hurt but make sure there is some rot on them.

Alan
Tim Rinehart
09-08-2011, 9:14 AM
Alan,

i have a few chips that fell off when moving it in the garage. I'll put them in a sandwich bag and bring them out next time I'm in SA. That's all you need for your cast pieces......right???:D
Alan...I think he has you pegged! It's a sign that you've established a niche when folks can make a reply like that and we all get it!! :D:D

Honestly...I'd do something with it now if it were mine. Great deal...I may have to find out more about this guy out your way...