Teak Burl

Teak are hardwood trees that grow in the south of Asia, usually in monsoon rainforests, including India, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia. Teak Burl has dark golden-yellow heartwood which will turn brown to dark brown with age. The burl has a distinct oily feel and is characteristically scented. It turn very easily but because of the oil it loads up sand paper like crazy. The saw dust will actually bond to the wood like wax when sanding on the lathe.