Processing a burl

[Drtfrmr]

Greetings. Addicted to reading this forum. History: maple tree growing between two homes in town. Burl developed at ground level, engulfing the fence between two properties, probably 3 feet diameter. Tree cut down 7-8 years ago because of potential house damage if it fell. Stump is 3 feet tall. Both property owners would appreciate the stump removed. 1) how much of the roots/root ball should I attempt to save? 2) If I can not get a tractor to lift it and set it in my truck, I may need to cut it up. What direction do I cut the slabs? I have no idea in what condition the wood is. Maybe its all rotten. If successful, how do I dry it? Latex paint cut surfaces and put it on concrete floor of barn for X years? (high desert of Eastern WA; low humidity, 7" of rain per year) Sorry if this topic has been previously covered and I missed it. Thanks for your help. Kirt

 

[Larry D. Davis]

Please post photos and you will get some good advise on harvesting that particular burl.

 

[Drtfrmr]

Please post photos and you will get some good advise on harvesting that particular burl.

Well, now I am embarrassed that I asked the question. Until today, I have only seen the burl from some distance. Now that I got up close for some photos, I see the core of this tree is completely rotted out. So this was a waste of time. And I can't figure out how to insert the photos I took. Never mind. Kirt

 

[i4Marc]

Here is some reading should you come across another burl:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ut-Up-an-Ironwood-Log-for-Knife-Handle-Blocks

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/696830

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1061060-How-To-Cut-amp-Process-a-Spalted-Maple-Burl

https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=01119...earch#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=cutting burl&gsc.page=1

 

[Drtfrmr]

Thank you, i4Mark. That was exactly the read I was looking for. Kirt

 

[Larry D. Davis]

Don't give up yet as there might be some usable, spalted wood in the stump. Worth checking out.

 

[J. Hoffman]

Just because it's rotten doesn't mean it isn't good.

 

[Drtfrmr]

Okay, I'll take my chain saw over and scavenge some pieces. And then to the band saw. Kirt

 

[Jonathans]

Sounds like it was partway in the ground. Be ready for it to have picked up some rocks.