[dmaccons]

Hi everyone!!

I just signed up and just started browsing the forum.
Looks like some very useful info to be had on this site.I am a hobby woodworker.Actually just started in the last few years.Have done quite a few successful projects so far.I have been starting to incorporate antlers into my projects as well.

I just found an incredibly large burl and am looking for some advice on how to deal with it.I assume a considerable drying time is needed but am not sure.
My plan is to cut it into slices and make table tops out of it with Elk antlers for the legs.Any advice for a burl newbee would be much appreciated.

What is the best way to cut it into slices?How thick should it be sliced etc?
Thanks for responses in advance!!!!

 

[dmaccons]

I believe it to be a pine burl.It came from a standing dead tree that I believe was a pine tree.It is a very solid chunk.

Used a picker to put it in the truck.I thought it would weigh about 1000lbs but when we set it in the back of the truck it was quite evident it was at least 2000lbs.The truck was a little light on the front end.

Here are a couple pics of my last project.

 

[dmaccons]

To attach the antlers to the table top I used screws.I made the table top 1 1/4 thick so I had lots of meat for big screws.I also put glue between the antler and table top.
Cutting the 4 legs is one of the hardest things I ever did.It was incredibly hard to get 4 legs the same length with the proper angles to make the table level.If all the antlers had the same shape it would be a lot easier but they are all uniquely shaped.


Thanks for the replies everyone.
I have gained some good knowledge from it.I like this site already!!!