Oak Burl

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tdsmart

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Across the road from me is a small wooded area with a stream running through it. About in the center of the stand of trees is an oak with a large burl at the base. Every day I drove by and lusted after it. Normally I wouldn't say that but I think the folks here would understand.

Late spring it came down, victim of a strong wind and the hollow burl. I asked the land owner if I could cut it up and his response was "knock yourself out". Finally got to it this weekend and filled a pallet with future pen and bowl blanks.

But I just had to take a small piece and open it up to see what was inside. Now a bit more waiting while it dries. Finally, an excuse to invest in that stabilization gear.
 

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D.Oliver

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Oh that's going to make some nice turnings. Some guys just have all the luck.....:good:
 

turncrazy43

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I bet the pens you turn from those burls will be very beautiful. Please post photos of the pens after you have turned them.
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