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Most of these have been sold and shipped. The leftover blocks will go in another thread to keep things from getting too confusing. Thanks.
Here are some really bizarre looking blocks from the buckeye burl I cut up in the How to cut up a Burl thread in shop talk.
These blocks were just cut from a buckeye burl that I had set aside to color up over a year ago. These blocks are not ready for immediate use. Buckeye is one of the faster drying woods. The wood is still damp but not green. These blocks should be ready to use in just a month or so if stored indoors in a heated area. If you want them to get even more color, then you would put them in a dark unheated place and the blue will usually get even darker. Myself, I like the contrasting colors these blocks show right now.
Please read this before you buy any of these blocks.
Using buckeye burl for knife handles requires extra work. In my opinion, the dramatic results are more than worth the extra work required. Buckeye burl will almost always have voids, bark pockets and checks. That is common to buckeye burl. You will have to do some fills with CA glue or epoxy. Buckeye is a soft wood so it will require the use of a wood hardener or it will need to be stabilized.
Photos show both faces of the blocks misted with water so you can get an idea what the colors and figure will be like. I only gave these blocks a quick belt sanding at 60 grit to remove the saw marks. The figure and grain will stand out much better when you fine sand and finish these blocks.
I am so sure that you will love this wood that it comes with a No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee!
US Shipping is $2.50 per block. .....or, If you agree to post a photo of a finished knife using this wood, I will pay for the shipping within the US. International Shipping cost about $10 for 2 or 3 blocks to Canada, $12.50 overseas.
When you see a block you want to get, Just post "I'll take #s ....." and I will mark them sold for you.
Here are some really bizarre looking blocks from the buckeye burl I cut up in the How to cut up a Burl thread in shop talk.
These blocks were just cut from a buckeye burl that I had set aside to color up over a year ago. These blocks are not ready for immediate use. Buckeye is one of the faster drying woods. The wood is still damp but not green. These blocks should be ready to use in just a month or so if stored indoors in a heated area. If you want them to get even more color, then you would put them in a dark unheated place and the blue will usually get even darker. Myself, I like the contrasting colors these blocks show right now.
Please read this before you buy any of these blocks.
Using buckeye burl for knife handles requires extra work. In my opinion, the dramatic results are more than worth the extra work required. Buckeye burl will almost always have voids, bark pockets and checks. That is common to buckeye burl. You will have to do some fills with CA glue or epoxy. Buckeye is a soft wood so it will require the use of a wood hardener or it will need to be stabilized.
Photos show both faces of the blocks misted with water so you can get an idea what the colors and figure will be like. I only gave these blocks a quick belt sanding at 60 grit to remove the saw marks. The figure and grain will stand out much better when you fine sand and finish these blocks.
I am so sure that you will love this wood that it comes with a No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee!
US Shipping is $2.50 per block. .....or, If you agree to post a photo of a finished knife using this wood, I will pay for the shipping within the US. International Shipping cost about $10 for 2 or 3 blocks to Canada, $12.50 overseas.
When you see a block you want to get, Just post "I'll take #s ....." and I will mark them sold for you.
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