Pecan root burl HF

[Ernie Nyvall]

5.5x5.5... A pecan tree fell over and had this attached to one of the roots. I was going to fold the top over and put a collar on it, but it was so punky that the hole kept caving i, so I changed directions and flared it out. I was really surprised it stayed together as the inside just crumbled instead of cutting. When about 1/2" thick I poured about a quarter cup of wood hardener in it, and rolled it around and took it on down to about 3/16" so the bark inclusion would be a hole through. The burl is only around the bark and on the other side you can see where there is some spalting. Finished with lacquer. Thanks for looking.

Ernie

[John Miliunas]

That's beautiful, Ernie! Super finish, too! :) :cool:

[Raymond Overman]

Wow, that's really sweet Ernie. The figure around that bark inclusion is awesome.

[Andy Hoyt]

Man! That wood has got some action happening. I like it!

[Glenn Hodges]

Earnie like you we have lots of pecan in Georgia, but I have never seen a burl on a pecan root. It might be because I have never looked, but after seeing this beaut I will be looking after the next tornado or hurricane. Thanks for showing me the way to another nice piece of wood.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

WOW! sure doesn't look like it did laying on the ground, at least if it is what I think it is. Great work!:)

[Dick Parr]

Wow Ernie, that is a beautiful piece of wood and you did a beautiful job with it.

Very nice.;)

[Ernie Nyvall]

WOW! sure doesn't look like it did laying on the ground, at least if it is what I think it is. Great work!:)

That's the one Chris, and it was surely dead.

Ernie

[Corey Hallagan]

Awesome Ernie! Turned out really nice!

Corey

[Cecil Arnold]

Wow Ernie, I sure didn't think something that nice was hiding in there.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

That really turned out nice, Ernie.

Bruce

[Jerry Vander Till]

Beauty comes from unexpected places sometimes, doesn't it?

That's a real keeper!

[Glenn Hodges]

Ernie, how about taking a picture of another one on the ground when it is still attached to the tree. I would like to be able to recognize it. That picture would be very helpful.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Ernie, how about taking a picture of another one on the ground when it is still attached to the tree. I would like to be able to recognize it. That picture would be very helpful.

Glenn, I sure will if I run across another one. This tree had some problems so this my not happen often. If you saw this you'd know it right off because it looked like a ball with bark on it with a 1 1/2" diameter root running through it. It sort of makes your eyes pop out when they run across it... kinda like that tree you were hugging... well, maybe not quite that eye popping.:D

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

Ernie

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Ernie.........Beautiful piece! I think you pulled all the beauty that could come out of that little piece! Excellent!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Ernie that is just to cool. I like the wood and finish. Beautiful job.

[Mark Cothren]

Lookin' good, Ernie!!! Nice chunk of wood!

[Barry Stratton]

Wow, that is some kind of wonderful Ernie. Amazing stuff.

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

That's a great piece, Ernie. Did you have much problem with rock and/or sand inclusions?

[Tom Sherman]

Verry Nice Ernie really like that pecan. Sometimes you feel like nut...can't believe no one has used that one just couldn't resist.:D

[Keith Burns]

Ernie, you nailed this one ! Great form, wood and finish:) :)

[Mike Ramsey]

Don't know what it looked like in the beginning, but it sure is
beautiful now! Great job Ernie!!

[Ernie Nyvall]

That's a great piece, Ernie. Did you have much problem with rock and/or sand inclusions?

No Henry, nothing of the sort.

Thanks again everyone.

Ernie

[Jim Ketron]

Beautiful Job Ernie!
great Job on the form !