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Timber Burls

A collection of small to large solid australian timber burls generally with live edges.

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Small Sized Live Edge Burls - SB01 to SB05

SB01 {800x630x95 Red Gum small burl, fairly smooth curved edges, Oatley?}

For images of the other small burls SB02, 03, 04, 05, 06, and 07 see below.

Medium sized live edge burl coffee table on hairpin legs
Medium sized live edge burl coffee table on hairpin legs

5 Medium Sized Live Edge Burls MB01 - MB05

MB01 - 12 images {950x740x62 th, 29kgs, Red Gum Medium sized very nice burl finished}


See the full article for images of burls MB02, 03, 04 and MB05

Small - Medium Sized Live Edge Burl
Small - Medium Sized Live Edge Burl

 

This is a collection of small (labels SB01 to SB07) to medium sized burls (labels MB01 to MB05)  that may have hairpin legs attached - or cast iron stands - for use as small side or coffee tables or hall stands.

Both faces have been milled, generally the upper surface has a finer finish and a larger area. Live edges have been retained. October 2023.


Slice from an old Grey Gum Tree
Slice from an old Grey Gum Tree

I recently salvaged some short lengths from a large Grey Gum tree that was approximately 70-90 years old.

After getting my chainsaw serviced, I cut these short lengths into "slices".

A number (about 30) of these slices were from a branch high up in the tree and are about 250-300mm across. Most are 25-60mm thick, have the edges rounded and will have a few coats of polyurethane applied. Apparently these have been used as centre pieces on tables at weddings etc.

A smaller number (less than 10) are cut from higher up the main trunk and are about 450-550mm across. I plan to make these into small side tables. We have one in the corner of a bathroom to put odds and ends on.

Red Gum Burl Coffee Table with Hairpin Legs
Red Gum Burl Coffee Table with Hairpin Legs

A few images of the work in progress with burls.

Finished burls have been milled and filled on both faces.

Most would be suitable for low coffee tables with either a central pillar cast iron legs - or with three or four black steel hairpin legs.

In several cases, the cracks and sap veins and other features may be not always filled to the top in order to maintain some of the character.

See images below: 


Live edge burl coffee table
Live edge burl coffee table

Using cast iron Paris styled legs these stylish live edge burl coffee or hall tables look fantastic.



 

Large Burls to be Milled
Large Burls to be Milled

 

A few images of the work in progress with burls.

Finished burls have been milled and filled on both faces.

Most would be suitable for low coffee tables with either a central pillar cast iron legs - or with three or four black steel hairpin legs.

In several cases, the cracks and sap veins and other features may be not always filled to the top in order to maintain some of the character.


 

Finished burl on a milk crate
Finished burl on a milk crate

 

A few images of the work in progress with burls.

Finished burls have been milled and filled on both faces.

Most would be suitable for low coffee tables with either a central pillar cast iron legs - or with three or four black steel hairpin legs.

In several cases, the cracks and sap veins and other features may be not always filled to the top in order to maintain some of the character. 


 

Work in Progress on a large burl
Work in Progress on a large burl

A few images of the work in progress with burls.

Finished burls have been milled and filled on both faces.

Most would be suitable for low coffee tables with either a central pillar cast iron legs - or with three or four black steel hairpin legs.

In several cases, the cracks and sap veins and other features may be not always filled to the top in order to maintain some of the character. 


 

Example of a beautiful live edge Eucalyptus Burl
Example of a beautiful live edge Eucalyptus Burl

I have crafted a number of small timber burl coffee tables - or side tables - as illustrated below

The top burls may be available for sale (Sydney or Southern Highlands pickup only) - get in touch by email if interested. The cast iron legs can be found on eBay.

Email: peter (a) peterkneen.photography