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What to do with this?
« on: November 07, 2012, 01:32:47 pm »
I found this in a shed that was being cleaned out. I think it is a burl, but not sure what type of wood it is. Each knob is about 6 inches in diameter.  Any suggestions?
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lazygit

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Re: What to do with this?
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2012, 05:21:03 pm »
I'd guess it's a softwood, and with my limited exposure, scots pine, or similar.

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Re: What to do with this?
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2012, 05:38:08 pm »
Hi Clyde, could these be THUYA burls. Unusual to see them connected with a stem. Just an idea?????.
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Re: What to do with this?
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2012, 05:53:01 pm »
The most common tree in these parts is spruce. It is light in weight. the bark is very flakey and I don't know how long it was laying in the guys shed. I suspect spruce or pine.
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Re: What to do with this?
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2012, 07:16:24 pm »
A woodworker has finally grew a set... see what I did there. :)

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Re: What to do with this?
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2012, 07:34:12 pm »
My first thoughts as well. I would like to keep them intact. Would I slice off the front and back portions, What would I put into each one. The possibilities are endless.  :-\ :-\ ::)  suggestions please.
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Re: What to do with this?
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2012, 08:13:22 pm »
Looks a little like a barbell.  If you can find another, you would have a matching set to work out with?

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Re: What to do with this?
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2012, 06:09:08 am »
ROF-LOL I would keep them as they are. That way you will have a set when your spouse takes yours ;D
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