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  1. 12th July 2012, 11:54 AM #1
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    Default Burl versus White Ants.

    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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    Bastards (the white ants)
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    Shame about that...If i was your mate I would be worried as to where the lilttle buggars went!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wolften View Post
    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
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    .... don't even mention termites!
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    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
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    Time for some resin
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    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    Time for some resin
    Exactly what was going through my mind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fletty View Post
    .... don't even mention termites!
    He didn't. He said white ants
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    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... plus the black ants had a good feed.

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    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
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    If you are prepared to pay postage that's ok by me.

    It weighs 4 kilo & is 50cm x 30cm x 11cm.


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    Sounds good to me , PM on its way
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    Just a thought.

    have you seen the burr/acrylic turnings being done by Cornucopia (George Watkins)

    look at 29 June - Cornucopia.
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