Need makers to evaluate stabilized burl handle material

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I just had a dry vacuum pressure injection system custom made for me so I could stabilize burl and spalted woods for knife handles. The stabilizing solution I will be using is Resinol 90C that will be arriving Monday. As soon as it arrives I will be stabilizing a few batches of burl handle blocks.

I was curious if some of the more experienced knife makers would consider evaluating the wood?

Here is what I had in mind; for $5 to cover my shipping cost I would send a good block of stabilized burl. What I would ask in return is that you write back and let me know what you thought of the stabilized wood. I will also be putting together a scrapbook to show photos of what different knifemakers were able to do with the wood.

Please let me know if you guys think this is a good idea and if you would like to try out a piece. I have really good burl, but what I want to know is what you think of how it is stabilized. If you have a website let me know so I can pick out a piece that will be good for your style of knives.

I can only afford to provide 1 block each to the first few dozen people who want to try it out. Thanks in advance for all your good help.
 
I forgot to mention the $5 is to cover shipping cost to US addresses. International shipping would cost more.
 
Hello Trace,
I just looked at your website. Awesome knives! Which one of your knife styles would you like to use the wood on? I ask so I can pick out a good piece that you will want to use right away.
 
I use a lot of stabilized burl. I would be glad to test yours and compare it to what I am used to. Send me a PM or email.
Stacy
 
The majority of the knives I make are handled with stabilized burl.

I do not use a single supplier and have different opinions about the blocks I have gotten from each of them. Some good, some not so good.

I am willing to give you honest feedback on your product.
Send me an e-mail on particulars.

Fred
 
That's what I was hoping for. An honest evaluation. I have some of the coolest looking burl most people have seen. Now if the stabilizing works out well, we will all be happy. Thanks in advance for being willing to help.
 
I wouldn't mind trying it out, but I have no experience with commercial stabilizing.
 
Burl Source said:
Hello Trace,
I just looked at your website. Awesome knives! Which one of your knife styles would you like to use the wood on? I ask so I can pick out a good piece that you will want to use right away.
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Not sure what it would go on yet.. Heres some wood handles in process I worked on recently though.. Scales would be best for me 1.5" wide, 5" long and 3/8" thick or so.. Shoot me a PM and I'll give ya the mailing addy.:thumbup:
 

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Trace's knives have duct tape on them, so mete was saying that the knives are made out of duct tape.
 
The tape is put on to protect the blades from scratches while you work your handles.

We get so used to ribbing each other around here we forget innocent bystanders might not pick up on it.
 
I would be pleased to give your burl a shot. Haven't used a lot of stabilized wood from different processors, but am familiar with WSSI's work if that's a decent comparison. Please PM me if you still have room in your test. I do have an upcoming project that it would be good for. And good luck!
 
If you would be willing to send it to a not as experienced maker I have a couple of projects that I could put one on, and college is out in 2 weeks so I should have some time to do it for you. If not I understand.
Kris
 
Sometimes it's the new guys that come up with the most amazing works of art. I would be happy to send a block to you. Send me an email with your address and what type knife you'll be making and I will pick out a good one for you.
 
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