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Exotic Wood Carving & Turning Blanks

Madrone Burl

Botanical Name: Arbutus meziesii
Country of Origin: United States

Weights are Approximate
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Note: In terms of drying, Madrone Burl is considered the most reactive and volatile wood in the United States. It has a very high Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) and is generally prone to morphing, warping, and honeycombing as it dries. (Many woodturners will rough turn a piece of Madrone Burl and then place it in an air-tight bag to help prevent any undesired movement of the wood as it continues to dry.) Because of its potentially problematic elasticity, ALL of our Madrone Burl has been specially dried through a boiling process in which the pieces are kept immersed in large vats of boiling water for four to 12 hours (the amount of time depends on the size of a particular piece). Boiling reduces the wood's moisture content to about 12 to 15 percent, and, as a fringe benefit, happens to produce an array of colors that would not otherwise be associated with Madrone Burl. Boiling can also cause some honeycombed cracking to occur, which is not considered a defect. The cracks can be filled in with CA glue and saw dust or a decorative inlay, such as turquoise or brass filings. Any cracking can also just be left alone, particularly if it adds character to a piece.

MadBurl-010
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MadBurl-012
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MadBurl-011
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MadBurl-013
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MadBurl-009
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MadBurl-014
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MadBurl-010
2.1" x 5" x 5"
1.7 lbs.
SOLD
(unique piece)
$-----

MadBurl-012
2" x 4.8" x 4.8"
1.7 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$18.70

MadBurl-011
2" x 5" x 5"
1.7 lbs.
SOLD
(unique piece)
$----

MadBurl-013
2.1" x 5" x 5"
1.7 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$20.90

MadBurl-009
Natural-Edge Top
2" x 5.6" x 5.75"
2 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$25.70

MadBurl-014
2.3" x 5.9" x 5.9"
2.6 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$27.20

MadBurl-015
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MadBurl-016
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MadBurl-005
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MadBurl-017
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MadBurl-020
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MadBurl-018
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MadBurl-015
2.2" x 6" x 6"
2.6 lbs.
SOLD
(unique piece)
$----

MadBurl-016
2.2" x 6.7" x 6.7"
3.0 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$31.90

MadBurl-005
2.8" x 2.8" x 11.2"
2.4 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$34.95

MadBurl-017
3" x 3" x 10"
2.7 lbs.
SOLD
(unique piece)
$----

MadBurl-020
2" x 7.5" x 7.5"
(extra checks)
3.6 lbs.
SOLD
(unique piece)
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MadBurl-018
2.1" x 8" x 8"
3.6 lbs.
SOLD
(unique piece)
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MadBurl-019
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MadBurl-021
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MadBurl-022
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MadBurl-023
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MadBurl-019
2.1" x 8" x 8"
3.8 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$51.60

MadBurl-021
2.6" x 8" x 8"
4.6 lbs.
SOLD
(unique piece)
$-----

MadBurl-022
2.1" x 10" x 10"
6.1 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$67.40

MadBurl-023
2.2" x 10" x 10"
6 lbs.
1 in stock
(unique piece)
$84.90

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