Sweet gum burl

[Trob115]

Today I found a massive sweet gum burl walking through the woods after turkey hunting.
Has anyone ever turned one before and does it have much figure ? I know each burl is different, but I've never seen one on a gum tree.

 

[Tony]

I've never turned it but a lot of guys have and liked it.

 

[Karl_TN]

Never seen a burl on sweet gum tree before. Did you get any pics?

 

[Trob115]

Never seen a burl on sweet gum tree before. Did you get any pics?

I'll try to post a picture in the next couple of days. I didn't take one today .
It's the only one I've ever really noticed. We have tons of gum trees around here.

 

[barry richardson]

I would harvest it, if it was mine, never know what you will find inside....

 

[Ray D]

Looking forward to seeing this burl. We have a ton of sweet gum in Florida and have never seen one bigger then a baseball. Nice find

 

[Nature Man]

I'll try to post a picture in the next couple of days. I didn't take one today .
It's the only one I've ever really noticed. We have tons of gum trees around here.

Ever get back to take a picture? Chuck

 

[Trob115]

Ever get back to take a picture? Chuck

Nope It honestly slipped my mind. Next time im there I'll try to remember to grab a picture

 

[TimR]

Dang, never saw a burl on sweet gum and we had a lot at last house. Definitely never saw any walking…

 

[Trob115]

Finally, some pictures. Still the only one I've ever seen on a gum tree.

 

[Ray D]

Very nice.

 

[wyowoodwrker]

 

[ironman123]

If I saw a massive sweet gum burl walking through the woods, I would shoot it or run for higher ground.

 

[Mike1950]

I have had a chunk of sweet gum burl about LFR sized. It really wants to crack. I cut into slabs -sealed and put it in cool dry spot in shop and when I found it again in was dry and nice. Looks like a nice one.

 

[JonLanier]

I love!!! Turning Sweet Gum... Burl would be a treat that can't be beat!