Aye... There be Burls on the land.

[PreacherJon]

We were finally able to make the trip to Ohio and get the Maple Burls. That an old school friend had for me. Now... How to cut them up?

 

[PatrickR]

The easiest way would be to find a local with small mill.

 

[PreacherJon]

The easiest way would be to find a local with small mill.

They are going to be turned into bowls. No flat work on these... not this time. So, a chainsaw will do.

 

[gimpy]

I wouldn't know
Maybe some YouTube may be of
any help

 

[hallelujahal]

They be burls alright and I reckon thou shouldst smite them with the mightiest weapon thou hast until they brake unto many pieces…then send a piece to me over the pond

 

[montmill]

To paraphrase Forrest Gump: Burls are like a box of chocolates, you never know what's inside. I usually try and find the most likely bowl blank and open the burl with that blank in mind. From there you have the choice of how you want to proceed. I usually try to get the largest pieces, then stopper and pen blanks. Had a friend that said he sent his shirts to the laundry and got back handkerchiefs. You'll certainly find something useful for sure.

 

[SabertoothBunny]

I will trade you chunks of cherry burl for some maple burl. If interested, shoot me a PM and we can work out a deal.

 

[PreacherJon]

I will trade you chunks of cherry burl for some maple burl. If interested, shoot me a PM and we can work out a deal.

I'll have to let you know. Right now they are going to sit there until March or April. I've got other wood in the queue waiting.

 

[SabertoothBunny]

I'll have to let you know. Right now they are going to sit there until March or April. I've got other wood in the queue waiting.

I get that, I have some large pecan chunks waiting for me to cut down and turn.....