2nd Batch - Stabilized Spalted Maple Burl - Big Blocks

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I don't know how to describe these blocks other than unusual. These were cut from a maple burl that was live on the outside and dead inside. I guess that was what caused the wood to spalt with the unusual color patterns you see. The wood is Oregon Big Leaf Maple burl. This is a fresh batch of blocks that were cut oversized and stabilized in a vacuum/pressure chamber using Resinol 90c which is heat treated for maximum durability. They are hard, heavy blocks that should be large enough for just about any style knife. If you need a block cut into scales, just let me know. As usual, these have a No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee.

US Shipping is $2.50 for 1 block or free if you get 2 or more. Canada Shipping is $10 for up to 4 blocks. The rest of the world is $12 for up to 4 blocks.

When you decide which ones you want, just post here "I'll take #s...." and I will mark them sold for you.

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#146 $35 SOLD to Seals- 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
#147 $30 SOLD to Seals- 6" long x 2" wide x 1&1/8" thick
#148 $30 - 5&1/8" long x 2&1/8" wide x 1&3/16" thick
#149 $30 - 5&1/4" long x 2&1/8" wide x 1&3/16" thick
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Side B
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#150 $35 - 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
#151 $35 - 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
#152 $35 - 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
#153 $35 - 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
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Side B
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#154 $35 - 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
#155 $35 - 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
#156 $35 - 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
#157 $35 - 6" long x 2&1/4" wide x 1&3/16" thick
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Side B
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Tally of sold blocks
This is where we will keep a list of sold blocks. That way it will be easier to keep track of which ones you are getting. Our address for paypal is itsaburl@hotmail.com
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For ever 3 pieces you purchases, you can go to the Giving away the good stuff thread and select a block for free.

US Shipping is $2.50 for 1 block or free if you get 2 or more. Canada Shipping is $10 for up to 4 blocks. The rest of the world is $12 for up to 4 blocks.

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After you get something here, be sure to make your post to enter the Free Burl every Friday contest. This will take you to the Contest thread.
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Seals
146-$35
147-$30
$10 Discount, total $55
Paypal received, Thank You Cut into scales Shipped Priority Mail 6/22
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you guys did a great job cutting these blocks!
i'm curious - big leaf maple is pretty soft (janka 850 or so).
how much hardness does the stabilization process add?
 
you guys did a great job cutting these blocks!
i'm curious - big leaf maple is pretty soft (janka 850 or so).
how much hardness does the stabilization process add?

Henckel/Locktite who makes the chemicals used states that the cured Resinol 90c will have a 76 durometer hardness. About the same as a hardhat. Since the block is impregnated and not solely resinol that would not be accurate for the wood block. By feel and weight I would guess closer to some of the extra hard exotics.

The weight of these more than doubled and the surface can no longer be dented with a thumbnail now that they have been stabilized.
 
Ill take 146 and 147.Please cut these into scales.Payment sent.Thanks!
 
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There are 10 really unusual blocks to choose from. The unusual color patterns make it easy to overlook the figuring in these. You are in for a pleasant surprise.
 
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