Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Burl Scraps from Up North Burls

  1. 10-14-2011, 5:08 PM #1
    Paul Heely's Avatar
    Paul Heely
    Paul Heely is offline [OP] Contributor
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Norwich, CT
    Posts
    714

    Burl Scraps from Up North Burls

    About a week ago I was looking for some burl scraps to make Christmas ornaments. I got in touch with Cory from Up North Burls and he said he had some "scraps" he would sell cheap. These have got to be some of the nicest scraps I have ever seen.

    IMG_2314.jpg

    Here's an quick ornament I did this afternoon just to see what the burl would look like. I tried something different with the finial and don't really like it, but the burl for the globe is gorgeous.

    black_ash_burl_ornament.jpg

    I can't wait to turn the rest of the ornaments. If I do my part they should come out great. I also ordered from Cory a bigger piece of burl to do a hollow from out of. Size is 7 1/2" x 3". Picture is taken from his website. I can't wait to see what will come out of this piece.

    img_2353.jpg

    Cory also threw in some pen blanks just for good measure. Overall I have to say I'm very happy with what I got.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 10-15-2011, 8:00 AM #2
    John Keeton's Avatar
    John Keeton
    John Keeton is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Central KY
    Posts
    17,594
    That black ash burl has a very unique look! From what I saw at AAW, Cory has some nice burl, though I have not turned any of it yet. Nice work on the ornament, and I am looking forward to seeing what you do with the HF - beautiful round of burl!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 10-15-2011, 8:04 AM #3
    Steve Schlumpf's Avatar
    Steve Schlumpf
    Steve Schlumpf is offline Moderator
    Send a message via MSN to Steve Schlumpf
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Harvey, Michigan
    Posts
    20,807
    Cool looking ornament!

    I have one piece of Cory's Black Ash burl that I rough turned a small vase out of. It should be plenty dry enough to finish turn one of these days!! Sure is some beautiful wood!
    Steve

    “You never know what you got til it's gone!”
    Please don’t let that happen!
    Become a financial Contributor today!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 10-15-2011, 10:44 AM #4
    Bernie Weishapl's Avatar
    Bernie Weishapl
    Bernie Weishapl is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Goodland, Kansas
    Posts
    22,605
    Great looking ornament. I am going to have to check out this burl.
    Bernie

    Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
    To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone.


    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 10-15-2011, 10:53 AM #5
    Jim Burr's Avatar
    Jim Burr
    Jim Burr is offline Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Fresno, Ca
    Posts
    4,032
    Sure hope he comes to San Jose next year!!! I've been super blessed to receive a few boxes of other turners "trash" Holy cow!!! You're gonna have a great time Paul!
    Your Respiratory Therapist wears combat boots
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 10-15-2011, 11:15 AM #6
    Baxter Smith's Avatar
    Baxter Smith
    Baxter Smith is offline Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    sLower Delaware
    Posts
    5,464
    Great looking stuff!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 10-15-2011, 12:32 PM #7
    Chris Burgess's Avatar
    Chris Burgess
    Chris Burgess is offline Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Spring TX
    Posts
    312
    That Cory is a top notch guy. I just got a box of Pen blanks in for a Christmas order. Of all the pens I showed they wanted ALL of them in Black Ash Burl. Great Product and great guy to deal with.
    Thanks,
    Chris
    C&C Always Welcome
    Hello, my name is Chris, and I am a turnaholic..............
    Hiiii Chris
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 10-15-2011, 8:59 PM #8
    David E Keller's Avatar
    David E Keller
    David E Keller is offline Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Enid, Oklahoma
    Posts
    6,741
    Nicely done on the ornament, Paul! I bought some 'scraps' from Cory a while back, and there wasn't a bad piece in the lot... I even managed a pepper mill from one of the chunks. Great guy and great wood!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules