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   frenchy | Apr 29, 2006 07:45pm | #1

   I've played around with burls a great deal. I have 917 bd.ft. of burl and 9 6"x6"x10' posts to show off and not found a way to improve on the look of raw wood.    The clearer the finish the better the burl stands out  (IN MY HUMBLE OPINION)  would it be possible to tape off the burl and finish it with a clear satin finish?

     Lacking that I found a brite light shining on the piece seems to bring out the figure in burl better than any other thing I've done, although it's not always possible to have a bright lite shining directly on every piece you make..

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   loucarabasi | Apr 30, 2006 08:58am | #2

   French, The piece is a server that will double as a mobile bar. It will be tough to shine light on the piece. I'll send a picture.

   LMC

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   frenchy | Apr 30, 2006 07:47pm | #3

   I understand,  I have these wonderful burl timbers and some are tucked into corners where the light doesn't highlite their beautiful figure..

     Any stain or finish will somewhat cover up the burl.   use the clearest you have and maybe even go for a gloss since satins tend to absorb more light..

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   hdgis1 | May 01, 2006 06:21am | #4

   If your going to stain every thing dark, why not just use a dark burl? Your customer isnt going to care what kind fo wood it is as long as it matches right? That being said, why not try water-based analine dyes?

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   loucarabasi | May 03, 2006 03:49am | #5

   Good point hdgis1, I was thinking I should have used walnut burl. I guess you learn from your mistakes!!!

   Thanks for the advice, LMC