View Full Version : Burl versus White Ants.
BlackbuttWA
12th July 2012, 11:54 AM
I was really looking forward to turning this burl.
It had laid on the ground at my friends place for a couple of years.
Sliced it up & found that the white ants have had a field day.:((:((
These are a few pieces that I managed to salvage.:)
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Col
Wongo
12th July 2012, 12:34 PM
Bastards (the white ants)
wolften
12th July 2012, 01:12 PM
Shame about that...If i was your mate I would be worried as to where the lilttle buggars went!!!
Arry
12th July 2012, 01:17 PM
Shame about that...If i was your mate I would be worried as to where the lilttle buggars went!!!
Exactly what I was thinking, ie how close to the house was it lying etc
fletty
12th July 2012, 03:24 PM
.... don't even mention termites! :mad3:
Scott
12th July 2012, 06:47 PM
Before you introduce the Burl to your shed/work area I'd microwave the burl for short bursts to remove the remaining sods.
Pity about the burl :(
dai sensei
12th July 2012, 07:36 PM
Time for some resin :rolleyes:
dr4g0nfly
12th July 2012, 10:33 PM
Okay so you can't turn it. But it looks fantastic, there must be some sort of design opertunity/ interior design application/ sculpture in whats left.
But I agree, Nuke it - just to be sure!
brendan stemp
17th July 2012, 10:25 AM
Time for some resin :rolleyes:
Exactly what was going through my mind.
rod1949
17th July 2012, 03:25 PM
.... don't even mention termites! :mad3:
He didn't:no:. He said white ants :q:D
BlackbuttWA
9th August 2012, 11:26 AM
Well, I rescued a few pen blanks out of the other pieces, so all is not lost.
No need to nuke it, I just stood it on a black ant nest & I got several minutes entertainment into the bargain...:D:D plus the black ants had a good feed.
Col
dai sensei
9th August 2012, 08:16 PM
If you haven't cut up the main damaged one, send it to me and I'll show you what can be done with a bit of casting :wink:
BlackbuttWA
10th August 2012, 09:59 AM
If you are prepared to pay postage that's ok by me.
It weighs 4 kilo & is 50cm x 30cm x 11cm.
Col
dai sensei
10th August 2012, 10:02 PM
Sounds good to me :2tsup:, PM on its way
dr4g0nfly
11th August 2012, 07:53 AM
Just a thought.
have you seen the burr/acrylic turnings being done by Cornucopia (George Watkins)
look at 29 June - Cornucopia (http://fromthetreewoodturning.blogspot.co.uk/).