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Started by mdvaden, May 31, 2009, 10:27:51 AM

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mdvaden

May 31, 2009, 10:27:51 AM
A couple of months back, I had a chance to find snd photograph Sir Isaac Newton redwood, a previous champion tree. The burl on it's lower trunk is over 40,000 pounds. Geez ... big enough to bowl-out a hot tub.

The 24' DBH trunk really makes it look smaller than it is. But that's a 20 ton burl back there.

DanG

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May 31, 2009, 10:50:37 AM
How much do you think such a hot tub would bring on E-bay? :D

That's a big honkin' burl for sure, and a magnificent tree!
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May 31, 2009, 11:38:57 AM
I want to see him mount it in his turning machine :) :D
Mark
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mike_van

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June 01, 2009, 06:42:44 AM
A 24 ft DBH tree? I can't even imagine one that size - Gotta get out there someday................
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Ianab

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June 01, 2009, 07:01:37 AM
This is what a burl hot tub looks like



DIY version



May or may not be as big as MDs burl, but they are 30,000 years older. But the same sort of burl on a live free is a probalby even more special.

Ian
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mdvaden

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June 01, 2009, 12:54:56 PM
Personally, if I had a burl like that, a deluxe desk and file cabinet is likely what I'd like to make from it. With one side natural and bumping looking.

Beyond my woodwork skills.

But I've always been a big fan of rolltops and other cool custom desks.

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