I'm keen to explore the possibilities of working with timber 'burl'. Burls are the tumours of the tree world. They are knobbly, knotty, bumpy, irregular tree growth. The timber found in these burls is always complex and often beautiful. On the downside they are often difficult to work (due to alternating grain and denser than normal fibers), unstable due to unpredictable changes with humidity, and fragile.
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| The above pieces are dressed ~50x250x550mm in size. I'm fairly confident to resaw each into three 10-15mm panels. (Though I should fill the sap lines and defects with epoxy before cutting into it.) |
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| The original burl slab. |
I have enough cedar to then frame the panels to make a small table. But it's unusual combination, will it work?
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The combination of red cedar and blackbutt burl is absolutely stunning—such rich character and grain detail in both! For anyone looking to source striking and unique wood species like these, Exotic Wood Zone is a fantastic resource. They offer a wide range of exotic and figured woods perfect for standout woodworking projects.
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