Lee Alkureishi
05-25-2012, 10:34 AM
Hi all,
I picked up an unknown species log from the local tree feller's yard the other day, and it had a roughly 6" diameter burl sticking out of the side. I was all excited - my first burl!
Last night I separated it from the rest of the log, and noticed a fairly bad smell. I sliced a 2" chunk off the bottom, and found that the central portion had some rot in it. I cleared out the debris, and took the picture seen below. I know that some rot is not unusual in burls, and that many turners "save" pieces like this. I'd like to do that, but I'm not sure the best way to process this piece. For now, I sealed the outside completely with paraffin/paint thinner until I get some time to work on it.
Any suggestions for what to do with this? Should I just turn, DNA soak and dry as usual? Or do I need to do anything else to "stop the rot"?
Also, I know it's a long shot because I'm not giving you much to go with, but any thoughts on what species of wood this is?
Thanks,
Lee
I picked up an unknown species log from the local tree feller's yard the other day, and it had a roughly 6" diameter burl sticking out of the side. I was all excited - my first burl!
Last night I separated it from the rest of the log, and noticed a fairly bad smell. I sliced a 2" chunk off the bottom, and found that the central portion had some rot in it. I cleared out the debris, and took the picture seen below. I know that some rot is not unusual in burls, and that many turners "save" pieces like this. I'd like to do that, but I'm not sure the best way to process this piece. For now, I sealed the outside completely with paraffin/paint thinner until I get some time to work on it.
Any suggestions for what to do with this? Should I just turn, DNA soak and dry as usual? Or do I need to do anything else to "stop the rot"?
Also, I know it's a long shot because I'm not giving you much to go with, but any thoughts on what species of wood this is?
Thanks,
Lee