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Camphor burl - anyone try it?
Camphor burl - anyone try it?
Started by lightsoutcalls, May 21, 2012, 10:07:28 AM
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Limbhanger
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Camphor burl - anyone try it?
May 21, 2012, 10:07:28 AM
I recently ordered some camphor burl from Gilmer Hardwoods. I have never used the wood before, but was told it turns similar to walnut. I also know that it will clear the sinuses when turning, due to the camphor oil in the wood.
I was curious if anyone here has used it before?
I ordered enough that I will hopefully get 12-15 calls out of it. The grain in the pics looked beautiful with lots of burl character.
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Re: Camphor burl - anyone try it?
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May 21, 2012, 03:15:05 PM
Your gonna like it Wendell. I made several pots out of it two years ago. It turns nicely, takes a finish well and is very durable. Plus, your shop is going to smell awesome for a few days. And the sinus thing isnt bad either
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May 21, 2012, 06:35:39 PM
This is a pic of a Camphor Burl trumpet I made awhile back. It was nice to turn and smelled liked vix vaporub. Especially where the red spots were.
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May 21, 2012, 10:25:31 PM
Oooh, that's nice!
If you guys are looking for some, Gilmer wood has a special going right now. Woods are listed with stock numbers. Their home page has a note that numbers below 24,999 are 25% off. You might check it out. Their home page says there is a $100 minimum order, but if you order online, you can get away with an $80 minimum.
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May 23, 2012, 02:20:54 PM
Camphor burl came in yesterday... shop smells like a combination of root beer and vicks.
Once cut, the wood had more moisture than I expected. Blanks are drying now with all surfaces open to the air. Hopefully they were dry enough that they won't crack. Some nice grain on this stuff!
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May 23, 2012, 11:09:57 PM
Can't wait to see the final result, I'm sure they will look great!!!!
Jody
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