Oak burl bow - 6 inches by 3 inches (15 cm.x7.5 cm). Someone bought this at a show the first day it was available.

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  • Radium
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    1 year ago

    Is a Burl harder to turn than normal wood?

    • SpaceBar@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      Burl can break apart more easily because bark inclusions are often a problem. So that makes it more difficult sometimes. The wood is not really any harder or softer than other wood.