Eucalyptus Burl advice

[Forrest]

So, I got hold of this lovely piece of marbled Eucalyptus burl that measures 2" x 2" x 10" and plan to cut it into pieces 1" x 2" x 5". The wood has lines on 2 opposite sides and lovely little rings on the others (sorry, can't think of anything more technical to call them ), so if I were to use this as handle material (which I plan to) should I cut it so the lines or the rings are on the side of the handle?

 

Rings

 

 

 

 

Lines

 

 

 

 

Should I cut like this... (with rings on the side)

 

 

Or like this?... (with lines on the side)

 

 

 

 

Thank you

[A Bodley]

If you aren't sure why not cut it in two 5" blocks then cut one with teh rings one with the lines? My tupence

Andrew

[Gyuri]

I'm not much of an expert of this, but as I recall, those rings are called "eye" in english terminology, and add a great deal to the appearance of whatever wooden object.

If I were you, I would definitely put those eyes to the sides, but you should go after your own aesthetics IMHO. And make shure you post the results!

Edited April 14, 2010 by Gyuri

[Forrest]

Have been searching around and have found a few stunning knives with burl handles, it seems that having the 'eyes' (thanks Gyuri) on the side is the done thing. So I shal do the same as it looks awesome .

I will be sure to share results, when I finally get around to finishing a knife..

[guarnera]

Have been searching around and have found a few stunning knives with burl handles, it seems that having the 'eyes' (thanks Gyuri) on the side is the done thing. So I shal do the same as it looks awesome .

I will be sure to share results, when I finally get around to finishing a knife..

 

 

I'm with Bodley on this. Cut it both ways. You'll like it both ways. Oh, the lines are called Rays. And you will have both on your handle. If you put the eyes on the side you will have rays on the top of the handle and if you put the rays on the side you will have eyes on the top. Its all good. Its just a matter of taste and the knife its going on. Very nice wood you have there. Hey, that didn't sound right. Lets try, Nice burl you have there. That's better. Have fun.