I don't think what you have there is a burl but a branch which was
broken off and healed over. The thing of interest to me, though, is
that the pith is way off-center. If it is off-center on the other end,
then I'd cut it through the pith, perpendicular to a line from the pith
to the branch. That will give you a pretty good sided blank for a
hollow form turned in either direction. Or you could get a pretty deep
bowl or maybe a natural edge bowl. Also, I'd do it soon.

Bill

Jimbo wrote:
Hi All,

I am looking for some suggestions from you experienced green wood
turners on how to best cut this log and maximize the possible burl for
a bowl or two or three.

I know its kind of a wide open question as to what I am looking for as
an end result as I am not quite sure myself. I am new to this green
wood turning (well all turning actually) but I am getting a pretty
good feel for it.

The log is about 16" diameter and the tree was cut down about a month
ago. I made two bowls from it about 2 weeks back and they turned out
pretty good.

Amy ideas would be appreciated.

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Jimbo