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Hickory Burls
A few weeks ago, I was driving down the driveway when I looked to my left at a tree that has been dead and lying across the creek for as long as we've lived here. For some reason, this was the first time I had ever noticed that the thing was thoroughly covered with burls! Jackpot! So far, I've cut about 1/3 of them off and moved them into the garage to dry. They should make some amazing turning stock - I can't wait to dig into them! The other cool part that I should have expected was that while cutting the hickory, it smelled just like barbeque. Awesome!
Posted under Projects by Joel on November 2, 2010 09:35 PM
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I think of you every time I drive past a certain tree that has a huge burl on it. About halfway up Northpointe Blvd, if you are interested in stopping by.
(its only 800 miles).
Posted by: chris on November 11, 2010 01:19 AM
