Cherry Burl

[mikebpeters]

I hit a huge jackpot last night - I picked up 14 cherry burls ranging in size from about 4 inches up to about 24. they are all fairly green, but if anybody wants a piece of one let me know and we can work something out.

I'm always up to trade for nice pen kits or cool wood or cash always works.

I'll post some pics soon.

 

[mikebpeters]

These are the small burls - I'll get pics up of the big ones soon

 

[Dan Hintz]

Nice score! Wish you were closer...

 

[mikebpeters]

the inside of one burl

two medium sized ones

the big one

 

[Dan Hintz]

Now I just hate you...

 

[mikebpeters]

LOL, what size burl would you be interested in just out of curiosity?

 

[Dan Hintz]

If they're all like the one you showed above:
http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq327/mikebpeters/20130309_104120_zps94fa12ae.jpg

I'd be happy with any of them in my stash. Those would make gorgeous bottle stoppers, too. I'd definitely save that stash for thicker pens so you can see the character and color.

 

[Justturnin]

I would be interested in some of that nasty stuff. Mainly the live edge and rotten core. How much you looking to get for it? I may be able to trade a couple of finished blanks when I am done.

 

[Tim K]

Mike
I'm interested in one of the burls.

 

[monark88]

Interested in a burl on the smaller side.

Russ

 

[mikebpeters]

gents, sounds good - do you want it shipped whole, or cut up.

Would 10 for the smaller ones, and up from there sound fair?

 

[mikebpeters]

Just Turnin, I can ship you a burl or two if you like, or I can send you the off cuts of whatever I cut up for others if you prefer that. I can picture some nice cast blanks here.

 

[mikebpeters]

lots of interest, 2 smaller ones gone, lots left.

 

[Justturnin]

Just Turnin, I can ship you a burl or two if you like, or I can send you the off cuts of whatever I cut up for others if you prefer that. I can picture some nice cast blanks here.

Whole or offcut or both, which ever is easiest for you. Let me know how much.

 

[mikebpeters]

it will depend on what you are willing to pay for shipping.

for instance a 12x6x6 by 5 pounds to Klien, Tx would be 30 Offcuts will be lighter than a burl, but then you don't get the heart of the burl to play with.

That big burl would cost 110 in shipping to get to you as the other end of the spectrum.

Up to you my friend.

 

[mikebpeters]

Just completed a most satisfying trade with GandSande here.

He wanted my second biggest burl that weighed 46 pounds and as I was heading to Ottawa (where he lives) on business I was able to pack carry on for my clothes and stuff and bring the burl as my piece of luggage.

In exchange I got 15 or 20 awesome pen blanks and a pair of tickets to the Sens/Bruins game last night.

Worked out awesome for both of us!

 

[mywoodshopca]

In exchange I got 15 or 20 awesome pen blanks and a pair of tickets to the Sens/Bruins game last night.

Worked out awesome for both of us!

Great!! Bartering is fun :biggrin: