On the lathe, the cherry burl revealed stunning swirls, eyes, and patterns hidden beneath its rough exterior. Every cut exposed more of the character that makes burl wood so sought after by turners ...

Burl wood can be unpredictable, but its patterns are unmatched. In this video, I take on the challenge of turning a $700 cherry burl slab with resin into a decorative platter. The result might just ...

I came across this tree in nearby woods recently and while I have an idea that is a burl on a cherry tree, I wondered if one of our readers who had a career in forestry could offer me more specifics ...

Burl wood has always been a popular pick in home decor. Whether it's because of its quality, scarcity, or unique appearance, burl is getting a major boost inside modern homes. Unlike regular wood, ...

One thing I love about living in the age of the internet is that old students can keep in touch much more easily than when I was young-via email or social media. Recently a highlight in this kind of ...

As you glance up into tree limbs, perhaps searching for some sign of spring in a swelling flower bud, your sight might be arrested by fat, rounded growths on the bark. On some trees, these hard, woody ...

I’ve had my eye on this maple in my woods for some time. Not because it’s a beautiful timber tree. It’s only about 8 inches in diameter, after all. But it has an interesting burl about 14 feet up the ...

Q. I have a large maple tree in my backyard. I like the tree, as it provides shade for our firepit where family and friends gather. Along the main trunk of the tree there are these large knobby ...

I’ve had my eye on this maple in my woods for some time. Not because it’s a beautiful timber tree. It’s only about eight inches in diameter, after all. But, it has an interesting burl about 14 feet up ...