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Having a great time with my new (used) Beall Pen Wizard. Using my newer Magnate router bit adds to the fun of making rope twists. To...

I thought Amboyna Burl's eyes were a tinge more red. When I saw it my first thought was Buckeye Burl without any dyeing.

I was at Rockler going through their scrap bin. Ran across small piece of wood they size of a pen blank. It was strange to me. So much...

Welcome to the group. Loads of information in the library. I also belong to a local chapter of AAW. Plus, there is a Woodcraft store in...

That's a beauty.

Welcome Robert.

Welcome to the group. Loads of information in the library. I also belong to a local chapter of AAW. Plus, there is a Woodcraft store in...

Nice wood and lucky find. Ever consider buying a lottery ticket? My guesstimate is Amboyna burl.

Microwaving definitely works, you just have to be careful with it - don't get the wood past lightly warm in the process or it will crack...

Or You could try the microwave. I detail how to do that in this post. there is also a video how to use microwave to dry bowl blanks

1. Buy some Anchorseal 2. Paint any cut ends of logs with it 3. Cut one of the logs into bowl blanks, cutting out a slice from the...

Sure looks like amboyna burl to me - but no matter what it is, you scored!!! Kevin

Hello Robert - from another retired penmaker from the beaches of NJ! Hope you enjoy the craft during a long, healthy retirement...

Welcome Robert! as Alan said, the "IAP Library" is a great resource of information.

I asked A I and the answer was probably Amboyna Burl. Did it have an aroma? If so what did it smell like. (the other possibilities they...