What is the way people clean the bark off maple burl before turning?
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Clean bark off burl
- Thread starter Tim OHearn
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2800 psi power washer
Harvest it in the spring, use a hammer to hit around on the burl to break the cambium layer, and it will pop right off. I've never had luck just hitting it with a power washer.