**ENDED**Standing Dead Maple Burl

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This piece was cut from a side burl on a standing dead Western Big Leaf Maple. I gave it a quick sanding at 120 grit and sprayed it with a light surface coat of lacquer to give a better idea of the figure and coloring.
The photos make it look a little orange-er than real life. The background is a gold-ish orange a shade or two lighter than the photos. The eyes are a red/orange. The 4th and 5th photos are a better representation of the true coloring. This piece is almost flawless, just a couple super fine shallow hairline checks on the cut edge. It was dry, but is now just a little damp from being stored in a covered outdoor area.

The size is about 11"+ long x 7" wide x 2&1/4" thick at the furthest points.
It is nicer than the photos make it appear. This is a side burl so the figure will be most dramatic at the natural edge fading a bit as it gets to the cut edge. The coloring comes from standing dead for a number of years.

I would like to get something unusual that I can cut into knife handle blocks. I need to yield pieces 5"+ long x 2" wide and 1&1/4" thick (doesn't have to be this size, that is just the size I need to be able to cut some of) with lots of drama and no flaws. The more unusual, the better.

Side A
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw004.jpg
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw001.jpg

Side B
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw005.jpg
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw002.jpg

Cut edge
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw003.jpg
 
Burl Source said:
This piece was cut from a side burl on a standing dead Western Big Leaf Maple. I gave it a quick sanding at 120 grit and sprayed it with a light surface coat of lacquer to give a better idea of the figure and coloring.
The photos make it look a little orange-er than real life. The background is a gold-ish orange a shade or two lighter than the photos. The eyes are a red/orange. The 4th and 5th photos are a better representation of the true coloring. This piece is almost flawless, just a couple super fine shallow hairline checks on the cut edge. It was dry, but is now just a little damp from being stored in a covered outdoor area.

The size is about 11"+ long x 7" wide x 2&1/4" thick at the furthest points.
It is nicer than the photos make it appear. This is a side burl so the figure will be most dramatic at the natural edge fading a bit as it gets to the cut edge. The coloring comes from standing dead for a number of years.

I would like to get something unusual that I can cut into knife handle blocks. I need to yield pieces 5"+ long x 2" wide and 1&1/4" thick (doesn't have to be this size, that is just the size I need to be able to cut some of) with lots of drama and no flaws. The more unusual, the better.

Side A
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw004.jpg
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw001.jpg

Side B
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw005.jpg
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw002.jpg

Cut edge
http://i901.Rule #2/albums/ac219/burlsource/feb12/rw003.jpg
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Did this trade ever end or is the maple burl still up for trade?
What other goodies do you have over there Burl Source?

Regards,

Ivan
 
Ivan, we never worked anything out on it and I got a message saying he would be really busy for awhile and needed to put off the trade.
Looks like he hasnt been on here in a couple months now, but if he pops back in feel free to make a trade if its still available.
 
LoneStar said:
Ivan, we never worked anything out on it and I got a message saying he would be really busy for awhile and needed to put off the trade.
Looks like he hasnt been on here in a couple months now, but if he pops back in feel free to make a trade if its still available.
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Thanks fro the reply LoneStar, I'm new here and still learning the ropes as to who the active members are - much appreciated - Best Regards, - Ivan
 
No you got it right Ivan. A trade should start and end in the same Post so if there is no followup about a trade, the piece should still be available.
We should have updated this, but its been so long I had forgotten about it.
 
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