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Offline Yotehntr

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Burl ID???
« on: March 06, 2009, 04:37:15 PM »
I went out "Burl hunting" with a buddy today.  :oops: Forgot my Audubon field guide when we went. Cut these burls off and I'm having trouble identifying the type of tree. These 2 are from the same tree I'm showing inside and out. It was in the woods so couldn't do the "leaf" thing. (may have to go back in the spring) I'm thinking some type of oak. Thought I'd see if ya'll could give a hand. Thanks!
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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2009, 06:29:31 PM »
Google White Oak bark and see what you think.   That's what it looks like to me.   A tip off would be acorns on the ground under the tree - obvious I know, but it would be worth looking around if you can. 

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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2009, 08:11:59 PM »
That is what I thought too. I did google it and it does look like the white oak. I was comparing it to my audubon field guide but when I googled it there was a much closer example. Thank you Al! I think this is right but any other thoughts are welcome. I've sent wood to the forestry to ID before, and it's free I'm not sure how they'd do with burls though.
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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2009, 09:28:30 PM »
It sure looks like an Oak Tree to me too.
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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2009, 10:03:42 AM »
Should also have that weird oak smell to it. Kinda citrusy with a hint of dill pickle.          Ryan
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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2009, 04:43:07 PM »
Hadn't thought about that Ryan, it doesn't have an oak type smell to it. Hmmm guess I'll have to ship some to the forestry and see if they'll figure it out for me.
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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2009, 04:45:21 PM »
Cherry.
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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2009, 05:51:49 PM »
Does cutting off these sections hurt the tree in any way? What steps should be taken to ensure the tree stay's alive while I can harvest the wood?
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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2009, 07:11:36 PM »
It is not Cherry After looking more closely at the bark I can see that

But I am leaning toward a red elm

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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2009, 07:20:30 PM »
looks like an incubating bone/antler trimmed pred call or 3

so will you be storing this on the Top Shelf to season out ??

 :bow: I am sure it is honored to be chosen to work at your lathe and be preserved in such a fine fashion  :bow:

and the yote that whizzed on it won't realize Karma is a mean thing till its too late... :rofl:

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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2009, 11:00:09 PM »
I'm no expert by any means but we usually spray a little paint on. Someone on here may surely knows more about this.

Bill I looked up red elm bark...you may be on to something there. I'll probably cut it up and have it drying, leaves aren't to far down the road. I'll put the audubon book on it!  :bigup:

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Quote from: Amerflyer48 on March 07, 2009, 07:20:30 PM
the yote that whizzed on it won't realize Karma is a mean thing till its too late... :rofl:

I usually store them in box's for a while to get the drying started up right. It doesn't take much with the burls ruin them. I slow it down best I can.  I am hoping you'll see these again. :bigup: :bigup:
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Re: Burl ID???
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2009, 03:37:51 PM »
Brad
I do try somtimes and sometimes I have to try harder  :rofl:

You will have to let us know when you get it figured out

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