American Chestnut Burl

[PreacherJon]

Broadwell Nouveau Sceptre kit w/ American Chestnut Burl.

Another one that was sent and asked if I would do it. Not my normal kit. Don't think it turned out too bad.

 

[d_bondi]

WOW, what a terrific piece of wood, and so well executed!

 

[RKB]

Excellent combination, a Real Beauty.

 

[Alan Morrison]

That's a great piece of burr that you found. good job with the pen.

 

[mark james]

Very attractive pen - Burl and kit are a great match. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jim15]

That's a beauty.

 

[Mortalis]

If what you have is truly American Chestnut then sir, you have a very rare piece of lumber.
American Chestnut was literally wiped out in the late 1800's and early 1900's by a fungus from Asia. There are very few mature trees standing today although efforts are going on to revive the genus.
American Chestnut history

 

[egnald]

Gorgeous! - This is certainly rare - I have a few American Chestnut blanks, but certainly no burls. - Dave

 

[PreacherJon]

If what you have is truly American Chestnut then sir, you have a very rare piece of lumber.
American Chestnut was literally wiped out in the late 1800's and early 1900's by a fungus from Asia. There are very few mature trees standing today although efforts are going on to revive the genus.
American Chestnut history

I was entrusted with this blank and kit. From my understanding it is real. He collects rare woods from around the world.

 

[jrista]

American Chestnut BURL... That is one heck of a blank! Very rare wood, given the species was nearly wiped out in a blight in the late 1800s or so. Beautiful piece of wood! I think the kit fits it well.