Field Notes: Wood burls
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A burl is a tree growth where the grain has grown in a deformed manner. Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood sought after in woodworking.
A burl is a tree growth where the grain has grown in a deformed manner. Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood sought after in woodworking.
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Tree burls stolen in Albany park
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Field Notes
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Burled-wood staircase at the Twin Pines Lodge in Dubois, Wyoming. A burl results from a tree undergoing some form of stress. It may be caused by an injury, virus or fungus. Most
A special edition of the writing box, the top side is made of burl walnut wood., An analog box for today's modern writers., Crafted from solid walnut
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Some unusual burls for one time sale. NOTES: The American elm burl has been soaked in superglue which was then sanded off multiple times. You likely
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Gmelia Burl
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Bark River Ultra Lite Field Knife Desert Ironwood Burl - Red Liners #1
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Cosmos 36in Square Mappa Burl Wood Coffee Table – HomeSource Furniture
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Field Notes