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TFrench

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We were on a job last week in a yard scheduled for demolition and I spotted these beauties sitting on a pallet in the corner.
Burrs by tfrench123
For scale, the pipe on the right is nearly 300mm O/D.
Obviously, they found their way into the van and came home. Here's a better pic of the topsides:
burrs 2 by tfrench123
I'm really not sure what they are - I think either walnut or elm? I stuck the little one on the lathe tonight to have a look at the grain:
burr by tfrench123
Any tips on how to process burrs this big? Never tackled anything of this size before!
 
Based on little knowledge - could it be poplar? Just looking at the depth and colour of the bark.
 
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