Burl processing

[Animyzo]

So i got 2 of the group (i need a pickup and a few hours to collect the others) But I have two burls that i need advice on processing. Im not entirely sure how to handle them. They are very green. I can get anchor seal, but they have not been detached from the branches or trunk.

Pictures attached. Please advise

 

[NittanyLion]

First, try to remove the bark. It's cherry and full of sap, so it may be impossible. The most efficient way to do this is with a pressure washer. If you are making pen blanks, cut them down to size now, a little larger to allow movement. I would cut that burl down the middle, with the grain. Then I would cut 1" slabs. From there, cut your blanks based on what's inside and how it looks.

Hope this helps!

 

[Animyzo]

Thanks for the advice. Guess i need to find someone near by that has a bandsaw with enough clearance. While im excited about the next couple ill be getting, I am not looking forward to processing them. (the one is literallly fills more than half a standard wheel barrel and weighs close to 250 lbs.)

Its a shame that the most of you guys are outside of my short driving range.

 

[NittanyLion]

If you do not have the bandsaw height, cut in thirds. I forgot to mention, use a chainsaw for this cut, and others until you have enough clearance for your bandsaw.