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Burl Cork
Posted by:
Eric
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Date: October 12, 2001 09:00PM
I use burl cork almost exclusively anymore. I like the unique look of it. But I've often wondered - what the heck is it? It looks like it could be small bits of cork that are compressed under high pressure, but the name implies it could come from a burl on a tree. Does anybody know - for sure - what it is? Re: Burl Cork
Posted by:
Billy 40
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Date: October 12, 2001 09:38PM
I will say this - I ordered from 2 places. Anglers Workshop & some guy off of @#$%&. There is definitely a difference in this cork. This has been discussed heer before. The stuff from AW acts very much like regular cork when sanding, just a tad harder. The other stuff I got is sort of rubber, and if you try to sand it down to a small diameter it gouges. At least it did for me. Re: Burl Cork
Posted by:
Davesrods
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Date: October 13, 2001 02:25AM
I think is something to do with heat, because I had the same problem sanding... Re: Burl Cork
Posted by:
Wes
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Date: October 13, 2001 12:48PM
There are two different types of composite corks available. The first is burl cork, which is usually larger pieces of cork glued together with a dyed mix. The second is Rubberized cork, which is small pieces of cork mixed with a neoprene rubber. The rubberized cork is like what St. Croix uses on the butt of their rods and what struble uses on the end of their fighting butts. The rubberized is very dense and heavy, where burl cork is quite a bit lighter. While the rubberized stuff is much more durable and is more fitting for the end of the grip, I think the burl looks much better for the main part of the grip or for trim in the grip. Was it possible the stuff you purchased off of @#$%& was the rubberized cork? Wes Re: Burl Cork
Posted by:
William
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Date: October 13, 2001 01:22PM
Some years ago I purchased some burl cork that was not like either described here. It was not compressed but instead was very flaky stuff with no adhesive involved. About 1 out of every 2 rings was actually useable but it made a very beautiful grip with lots of figure like an exotic wood. I believe this was true burl cork. It has been a long time since I have gotten any like this. What I get now does appear to be small pieces of uniform size and shape compressed and glued together. Maybe true burl cork is just scarce now. Re: Burl Cork
Posted by:
Billy 40
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Date: October 13, 2001 09:11PM
Wes, I am sure. I even got some Red & Blue Burl cork. At some point, I ordered a couple of Red & Green rings from AW (you're from there, right?). There is definitely a difference between the 2. Believe me, it is Burl cork, but not the same stuff. I'll send you some if you like. The Red "burl cork" I got off @#$%&, at the end of each ring it is "flaky", looks like it was cut with a meat cleaver it is so rough. This makes not every ring usuable for me as well. Can't really complain though, I paid $15 for 50 rings. I did plan to cut litle Burl cork triangles and make burl diamonds inlayed in regular cork, but the stuff would "chunk" when I tried with my fine (40 TPI I think) miter saw. Did you guys ever get any Blue Burl cork? I know there was some problem with the dye ealy this year, and that AW didn't stock it because of this. The "Blue burl I have, when sanded looks like the Natural burl. Billy Re: Burl Cork
Posted by:
Phil D'Avanzo
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Date: October 14, 2001 12:08AM
I still have some burl from Manhattan Custom Tackle that is far superior to anything available today. It truly had a "burl" look to it, rather than the compressed scaps look. Is Phil Koenig still around? I know he closed shop, but he was a great builder and I can't imagine he gave up the craft. Phil, are you out there? Re: Burl Cork
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Billy 40
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Date: October 14, 2001 03:11PM
Oz - Phil was selling stuff on @#$%& during the summer. His ID is, what else, "Grumpyphil". Pretty funny if you've met him. He was unloading his inventory it seemed to me, so I believe he is out of the business Billy Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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