Hophornbeam BURL (IRONWOOD) (pics)

[harvester]

I have a burl out of this type of tree. At least I think that is what it is. I do know that it is a very hard wood. You could probably get 3 or 4 calls out of it. Would anyone be interested in making me a call out of this and you keeping the rest of what is left? It has been inside for over a year. If anyone is interested in doing this just send me a PM. Maybe we could work some out.

[Bonjour]

Possibly, but I don't think it will be dry enough for a call this year. Pics of it will also help a lot to know the shape and size we are dealing with. Is it still whole or cut into blanks, if it is whole, it won't be dry enough this year for sure, but if it is sliced into 1 inch pieces it should be. Hope this helps you out.
      Ryan

[harvester]

Possibly, but I don't think it will be dry enough for a call this year. Pics of it will also help a lot to know the shape and size we are dealing with. Is it still whole or cut into blanks, if it is whole, it won't be dry enough this year for sure, but if it is sliced into 1 inch pieces it should be. Hope this helps you out.
     Ryan

Never mind, I sliced it up and it had several bad spots on it.

[harvester]

Would it be better to find out how the inside is before I go any further with this. 1 1/4 thick be to thick or about right if I was to slice it?

[Bonjour]

That would be fine. Some times the bad spots can be dealt with depending on how big they are. Slice it up and get some pics to show. That would help out a lot.

[harvester]

That would be fine. Some times the bad spots can be dealt with depending on how big they are. Slice it up and get some pics to show. That would help out a lot.

Just found out it is also referred to as IRONWOOD.

[harvester]

 Does it make good sounding calls?
How about strikers?