Camphor burl - anyone try it?

[lightsoutcalls]

I recently ordered some camphor burl from Gilmer Hardwoods.  I have never used the wood before, but was told it turns similar to walnut.  I also know that it will clear the sinuses when turning, due to the camphor oil in the wood. 
I was curious if anyone here has used it before?

I ordered enough that I will hopefully get 12-15 calls out of it.  The grain in the pics looked beautiful with lots of burl character. 

[misfire]

Your gonna like it Wendell. I made several pots out of it two years ago. It turns nicely, takes a finish well and is very durable. Plus, your shop is going to smell awesome for a few days. And the sinus thing isnt bad either

[TRKYHTR]

This is a pic of a Camphor Burl trumpet I made awhile back. It was nice to turn and smelled liked vix vaporub. Especially where the red spots were.

TRKYHTR

[lightsoutcalls]

Oooh, that's nice! 

If you guys are looking for some, Gilmer wood has a special going right now.  Woods are listed with stock numbers.  Their home page has a note that numbers below 24,999 are 25% off.  You might check it out.  Their home page says there is a $100 minimum order, but if you order online, you can get away with an $80 minimum.

[lightsoutcalls]

Camphor burl came in yesterday... shop smells like a combination of root beer and vicks. 

Once cut, the wood had more moisture than I expected.  Blanks are drying now with all surfaces open to the air.  Hopefully they were dry enough that they won't crack.  Some nice grain on this stuff!

[Roostem33]

Can't wait to see the final result, I'm sure they will look great!!!!


Jody