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Extra Hard Redwood Burl - Old Stock Cut in the 40s
All the blocks on the other thread are sold now so I started this new thread to keep things from getting confusing.
This is some of the redwood burl that I showed in the Bladesmith Q&A Forum.
Just a quick background and description.
We just bought this from a lady who's grandfather cut this back in the 40's. It is a rare type of redwood burl that you don't see very often these days. This wood is almost as hard as Ironwood. The wood is very dense with as many as 20 or 30 growth rings an inch in some areas. The figure is very compact with real good contrast in the eyes and grain patterns. I will let the photos tell you the rest.
Please read this before purchasing any of these pieces.
Extra work is involved using this type of burl. The dramatic results will more than make up for the extra effort required when working with this wood.
There will be some open eyes, small voids and fine hairline checks in these pieces. That is the nature of this type of wood. This occurs because the wood is so dense and hard. Most will be difficult to see in the photos.
To fill these you will want to use either CA glue or epoxy depending on the size and your preferences. If there are any hairline checks that you feel may chip out when you are shaping your handle, you should secure them with CA glue before shaping. After you have shaped your handle you should fill any visible open eyes or checks. Then finish sanding and finish as usual. This will result in a "smooth as glass finish". This wood polishes up beautifully. I am so sure that you will love this wood that it comes with a No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee.
Photos show the wood misted lightly with water so you can see the grain, colors and figure instead of having to guess what it will be like when you finish it. It will look even better when you fine sand and apply a finish. For the most vivid colors I recommend using an oil finish.
US shipping is $2.50 per block.
If you agree to post photos of a finished knife using this wood, I will pay for the shipping within the US.
When you see ones that you want, Post a reply in this thread "I'll take #s...." That way I can mark them sold for you. When you are finished picking out the ones you want, send me a PM and we can make arrangements for payment. Paypal is the easiest way. Just be sure to include your user name and the block #s with payment to help avoid any mistakes.
All the blocks on the other thread are sold now so I started this new thread to keep things from getting confusing.
This is some of the redwood burl that I showed in the Bladesmith Q&A Forum.
Just a quick background and description.
We just bought this from a lady who's grandfather cut this back in the 40's. It is a rare type of redwood burl that you don't see very often these days. This wood is almost as hard as Ironwood. The wood is very dense with as many as 20 or 30 growth rings an inch in some areas. The figure is very compact with real good contrast in the eyes and grain patterns. I will let the photos tell you the rest.
Please read this before purchasing any of these pieces.
Extra work is involved using this type of burl. The dramatic results will more than make up for the extra effort required when working with this wood.
There will be some open eyes, small voids and fine hairline checks in these pieces. That is the nature of this type of wood. This occurs because the wood is so dense and hard. Most will be difficult to see in the photos.
To fill these you will want to use either CA glue or epoxy depending on the size and your preferences. If there are any hairline checks that you feel may chip out when you are shaping your handle, you should secure them with CA glue before shaping. After you have shaped your handle you should fill any visible open eyes or checks. Then finish sanding and finish as usual. This will result in a "smooth as glass finish". This wood polishes up beautifully. I am so sure that you will love this wood that it comes with a No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee.
Photos show the wood misted lightly with water so you can see the grain, colors and figure instead of having to guess what it will be like when you finish it. It will look even better when you fine sand and apply a finish. For the most vivid colors I recommend using an oil finish.
US shipping is $2.50 per block.
If you agree to post photos of a finished knife using this wood, I will pay for the shipping within the US.
When you see ones that you want, Post a reply in this thread "I'll take #s...." That way I can mark them sold for you. When you are finished picking out the ones you want, send me a PM and we can make arrangements for payment. Paypal is the easiest way. Just be sure to include your user name and the block #s with payment to help avoid any mistakes.
