There are many different types of woods in the world, some are very expensive and difficult to find. At Aberfanturning we have sourced a range of woods, including burrs and spalted which we are able to keep in stock. These are very attractive and make beautiful pens and pencils.We can, however, get other woods quickly and alway look to satisfy any requirements.
Some Definitions which are used in the use of wood.
BURR
A burr is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. It is commonly found in the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch that is filled with small knots from dormant buds. A burr results from a tree undergoing some form of stress normally storm related but there can be other reasons. Burrs yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood, one prized for its beauty by many; its rarity also adds to its expense. It is sought after by people such as furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. There are a number of well-known types of burrs (each from a particular species); these are highly valued and used as veneers in furniture, picture frames, household objects, automobile interior paneling and trim, and woodturning.
BURL
For all practical purpose a BURR is the same as a BURL except a BURL is found in the root system.
SPALTED
Spalted wood embodies all that is curious in the natural world. It is formed by unseen organisms at a specific time and place that only it knows.It is selective in its territory and marks its boundaries with lines of demarcation that hold mystery as well as beauty. In its brief tenure it leaves artistic inspiration and timeless decay.It demonstrates the divine order of nature as well as random tendencies. It is splendid in both its complex appearance and its simple biology. It is held in esteem for its natural beauty by woodturners and craftsman and in contempt by lumberman and sawmillers for its degradation