Chittum Burl?

[Robert Sherlock]

Hi all,

I received some wood that I believe (I hope is) Chittum Burl. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks,
Robert

 

[longbeard]

Not sure Robert, but it looks amazing. Should make some sweet pens.

 

[Brooks803]

Looks like it. I recently cast a bunch of it in alumilite. Looked just like that. It's hard to tell in your pic, but is the wood a yellowish color?

 

[Robert Sherlock]

Yes, yellow in color. Sorry for the poor picture. I have a chance to purchase some additional pieces...Looks like it to me but before I spend the money wanted to ask a few other opinions

 

[Brooks803]

I just pulled up pics on my phone from the chittum I cast. Yours has more eyes but the color looks the same and the grain patterns. In my opinion you've got some really awesome chittum burl.

 

[Robert Sherlock]

Here is a better picture:

 

[mrburls]

Hi Robert, It looks like it might be Chittum Burl. The ones I've had were a bright yellow color loaded with lots of eyes like the blanks you pictured. The eyes can have small voids.
I'd go for it if I were you.
Keith "mrburls"

 

[Paladin]

Here is a better picture:

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I have two pen blanks of chittum burl, and this last pic you posted looks just like mine. Buy them up and save them for your retirement.

I stabilized mine, did not want to ruin them while turning.