Burl wood is stunning — and unpredictable. Voids, shifting grain, and hidden stress make it one of the most dangerous materials to turn. In this project, the mahogany burl fought back at every stage.

In this video, I transform a rotten apple burl into a functional catalytic fragrance lamp using traditional woodturning, ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q. We take squares and turn them into round pieces. These pieces must follow the grain To ...

Burl is a farmer driven, wood-fired restaurant opening in Evanston at the end of the month aiming to be a neighborhood gathering place, perfect for romantic dinners, family gatherings and after-school ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's beauty in the imperfections of our natural world. Flaws and all. We always look on with awe when we experience the outdoors – even if ...

When a tree is under stress from a virus, insect or other cause, it protects itself by developing a burl, an irregular, knobby-looking growth near its base or trunk. When harvested, a cross section of ...

Tech investor Cathie Wood this week bought Alibaba stock for the first time in four years, and it’s already turning out to be a good investment. On Monday, Wood bought $8.2 million worth of Alibaba ...