How many pens could you get out of these burls ?

[Clarence Martin]

Here is a pic of 2 Birch Burls with a large glove on the side for size comparison. How many wood pens might one expect to be able to get out of these Burls, assuming they are good inside?


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[Steve Doerr]

Clarence, on the big one, I'd say you could get between 10 and 12 that are 3/4 x 5. The smaller one is hard to say, but probably 4 or 5 are 3/4 x 5. That's my guess. What's the prize if I get it right? :D
Steve

[Col Smith]

Answer....None, I would turn a couple of bowls from them.

Just MHI

Col

[Dan Hintz]

Send 'em to me and I'll let you know :D

[Clarence Martin]

Ok, I thought I could get it by way of USPS Flat Rate shipping, but that big one is TOO BIG for the largest Flat Rate box ! Would have to be shipped by Parcel Post. Shipping is going to be $37.00 IF, and it's a BIG IF !! that Burl is good inside, is that Burl worth the $37.00 shipping cost ?

Semi maybe wood Gloat...
Other than the shipping cost, the fresh cut Birch Burl is FREE!


If I estimated the Burl weight right, it's around 17 1/2 to 18 Lbs