LumberJocks Woodworking Forum banner
80K views 98 replies 43 participants last post by  AspiringWoodworker  
#1 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
 

Attachments

#2 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
rock n roll
 

Attachments

#3 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
Wow man, what a beast. How's your hand healing?
 

Attachments

#4 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
Almost good as new except for the shocking pain every now and then. thanks
 

Attachments

#5 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
Quite a find Greg. This should keep you busy for a good while!
 

Attachments

#6 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
I am hoping to sell them in a week. HOPE!
 

Attachments

#7 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
The word "awesome" is totally inadequate, even bold, italic and underlined.

Congratulations on your score!

Kindly,

Lee
 

Attachments

#8 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
Thanks Lee. Ho it cost me but still profitable. I am fortunate. I have another one just as big that I will be getting next week.
 

Attachments

#9 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
Some people get to have all of the fun! Hope we get to see more when it is cut. How did the Big Redwood deal work out? Someone had a lot of old wood along the coast?
 

Attachments

#10 ·
Hunting burl was a success!

Hey all my friends. Just spent about 20 hours getting this Spalted Maple Burl from a guy in Sweet Home, OR. Nice place! It was one tree and about 10,000 lbs. 6" diameter burl at the butt. Beautiful colors. Grade A burl. Went over the scales at 25,000 gvw and I tared at 13,300. All to say I got lots and I am grateful.

Spent 12 hrs just to load it. My team did not have the word "QUIT" in their vocabulary. Grueling work but good work.

thanks for looking!
Greg
www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
Treasure!
 

Attachments

#11 ·
Whats inside the Spalted Maple Burl load!

Hey Everyone, Just processed some of the spalted maple burl from the last blog (and yes I am using a push stick! LOL). Can I say "CRAZY GOOD"! I think this is the best I have seen yet. I will be cutting this into turning blocks, guitar wood, and slabs. Take a look!

PS My fingers are healing up just fine and thank you for everyone's comments and concerns. You are a blessing!

The 1st picture is listed on ebay with no bids yet. Starts at $10. Click to see!

Image


Image
 

Attachments

#12 ·
Whats inside the Spalted Maple Burl load!

Hey Everyone, Just processed some of the spalted maple burl from the last blog (and yes I am using a push stick! LOL). Can I say "CRAZY GOOD"! I think this is the best I have seen yet. I will be cutting this into turning blocks, guitar wood, and slabs. Take a look!

PS My fingers are healing up just fine and thank you for everyone's comments and concerns. You are a blessing!

The 1st picture is listed on ebay with no bids yet. Starts at $10. Click to see!

Image


Image
HOLY SLAB BATMAN! I wish I had kept some of my cash, the contrast is AWESOME.
 

Attachments

#24 ·
Big Big Big Maple Burl!

Hey all my friends,

I was contacted by a home owner who said they have a maple burl and was I interested.
We after 6 hours of planning cutting and then the crane, the monster burl is in our yard.

My wife Theresa is there to show the sheer size of this burl.

8' diameter and 10,000 lbs. Wow. So I need your help. do you know of a mall, hotel, lodge or resort that would like this as a display piece or large lamp post?

We will be pressure washing the bark off and can hollow it out for the client.

$6000 as is!

Any hoo I just wanted to show the big burl I got yesterday.

Be blessed
Greg
541-226-4449
www.oregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image
 

Attachments

#25 ·
Big Big Big Maple Burl!

Hey all my friends,

I was contacted by a home owner who said they have a maple burl and was I interested.
We after 6 hours of planning cutting and then the crane, the monster burl is in our yard.

My wife Theresa is there to show the sheer size of this burl.

8' diameter and 10,000 lbs. Wow. So I need your help. do you know of a mall, hotel, lodge or resort that would like this as a display piece or large lamp post?

We will be pressure washing the bark off and can hollow it out for the client.

$6000 as is!

Any hoo I just wanted to show the big burl I got yesterday.

Be blessed
Greg
541-226-4449
www.oregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image
!!!!!!!!!!
 

Attachments

#36 ·
Rare Madrone Burl Caps

A burl seller just dropped these side Madrone Burl Caps off at my house. Beautiful!
Any interest in one of more? www.OregonBurls.com

Image


Image


Image


Image


Image
 

Attachments

#37 ·

Attachments

#58 ·
Crazy Color Madrone Burl

I just had to show you buddies this Madrone. I was not expecting much but Wow! Was I wrong. Flame Box Elder Move over! I was totally surprised when I saw the inside.

Image


Image


Image
 

Attachments

#73 ·
TV Show Coming

Hey everyone, Just an update. We signed the contract for a new TV show coming out this early 2014. I can not say what network it will be until they start advertising the show. Let me say that I have always held the magazine in high regards my whole life and look forward to working with the network.

Super cool thing is I get to sell all the swag for "The Burl Hunter" this is not the name of the show but it is my AKA. So stay tuned and I will let you know when I know something. The show is about hard working Americans who have unique jobs that are not afraid to get their hand dirty to make a living.

Just a heads up the cameras will be shooting all September so if you want a chance to make it on the show, come for a visit then. Call first. Also if you know of anyone who has a large burl that we can harvest let me know and we may do a show on that.

I will keep all you updated.
Greg
AKA The Burl Hunter