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Oak burl bow - 6 inches by 3 inches (15 cm.x7.5 cm). Someone bought this at a show the first day it was available.

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[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago
[–] jadero@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

I can see why! That's beautiful!

[–] Godwins_Law@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If you don't mind, what do you price pieces?

[–] Spacebar@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

That sold for $50

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

The grain is absolutely gorgeous.

[–] Radium@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Is a Burl harder to turn than normal wood?

[–] Spacebar@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Burl can break apart more easily because bark inclusions are often a problem. So that makes it more difficult sometimes. The wood is not really any harder or softer than other wood.