Hello all! My woodturning journey is progressing quite enjoyably and quickly. I have managed to get my hands on some Rhododendron burl. It is a root burl. Definitely rocks grown into it. I have already managed to hit some rock with my chainsaw, and with my bandsaw while milling up some walnut blanks (the chunk was close to the base of the tree).
Is there any way to avoid these rocks? I am not using the wood out of desperation, as I have plenty of un-sketchy full logs to turn with. I am mainly interested in the figure these chunks have to offer.
Thanks,
Warm regards,
Hank