Is maple burl wood expensive?
High-quality burl wood can run $5 a pound. A large trunk can clock in at 10,000 pounds, so “you have to put out $50,000 before you even cut it.” Each tree Stephen acquires carries a costly upfront investment.
How much is a large maple burl worth?
Most burls, especially layered burls, are not particularly valuable. On the other hand, a larger eyed burl in good condition should bring $25 to $200 depending on size, species and condition. I have had burls up to 8 feet in diameter, and many in the 4-5 foot range. Those can be worth $500 or more.
What is the rarest burl wood?
Camphor Burl, Cinnamumum camphor, is a rare burl from Southeast Asia that is highly prized.
Where can I find maple burl?
Look around damp areas in dense forests. It’s possible to find burls anywhere there are trees, however, since they can also be caused by things like broken limbs. Burls are essentially the “scabs” or “scars” of a tree.
Why is burl so expensive?
The surprising story behind the beautiful, rare wood. Because the grain is twisted and interlocked, burl wood is extremely dense and resistant to splitting. Burls have become so valuable that poachers have even been known to cut them from the side of trees in national parks, such as the ancient redwoods in California.
What is the most expensive burl wood?
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What is the most sought after burl wood?
Bird’s-eye burl is a rare but beautiful burl pattern featuring small, tightly packed burls that show as dark “eyes” on the cut surface of the wood. Bird’s-eye burl is rarely found in Redwood, but when it is it is highly sought-after. It is often found, like lacy burl, in the crown burls and live burls of a tree.
Can you cut a burl without killing tree?
Skip Living Trees You should never cut burl wood from a living tree. Excising a bit of its trunk can kill the entire plant. No matter how beautiful a burl you have found, you need to skip it if the tree’s still alive. You will not have to worry about causing damage since the tree is chopped down already.
What is special about burl wood?
The grain patterns in burl slabs are incredible. Often, the most burly pieces are old growth, meaning they have no sapwood and are considerably older than second or new growth pieces. These old growth pieces have distinct coloration, burly grain, and could also have mineral staining or voids.
What kind of trees have burls?
WHICH TREE SPECIES GROW BURLS?
- Cherry (Prunus)
- Oak (Quercus)
- Ash (Fraxinus)
- Maple (Acer)
- Elm (Ulmus)
- Walnut (Juglans)
What is a maple tree burl?
Maple burl wood comes from a maple tree that has undergone an interesting process. Basically, a ‘burl’ is a strange and unnatural growth on the bark of a tree. These are sometimes thought of as ‘tree tumors’ because of their large organic shapes. However, the inside of these burls is nothing short of gorgeous.
Are tree burls bad?
Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. On rare occasions, a burl may disrupt the tree’s vascular system. Cutting burls would leave large wounds on your tree’s trunk and branches, which could lead to an infection or weaken the tree’s structural stability.
What kind of wood does red mallee Burl have?
Australian Red Mallee Burl has a distinctive mix of pink, red, and violet heartwood. These burled turning blanks have air dried for 1 to 1-1/2 years, and contain residual moisture. Burl eyes may contain small checks and incursions which are normal for this species and add a unique look!
What are the different types of burlwood trees?
Burlwood has been selling high-quality burl for 35 years in six different domestic species: Maple burl, Redwood burl, Buckeye burl, Curly Redwood burl, Myrtlewood burl, and Black Walnut Burl. I am highly experienced at cutting and processing each piece of burl to achieve the highest quality of figure.
What can you use burl wood blanks for?
Burl squares and bowl blanks have tight figure and colors that are ideal for bowls, spindles, turned boxes, knives, and other fine articles. Burl eyes may develop incursions but are generally very small and limited to the sapwood.
How long does it take for red mallee Burl to dry?
INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Australian Red Mallee Burl has a distinctive mix of pink, red, and violet heartwood. These burled turning blanks have air dried for 1 to 1-1/2 years, and contain residual moisture.