Nussbaum-Wurzelholz

English translation: walnut burl

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German term or phrase:Nussbaum-Wurzelholz
English translation:walnut burl
Entered by: Kim Metzger

12:48 Jun 2, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Automotive
German term or phrase: Nussbaum-Wurzelholz
Part of car interior. A type of material used for making the panels on the dashboard, etc.
Roddy Tannahill
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:23
walnut burl
Explanation:
I know this as an American woodworker

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Note added at 2002-06-02 12:59:12 (GMT)
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See sample. It\'s also called root wood, but the most common term is burl.

http://www.ca-walnutdesigns.com/burl.htm

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Note added at 2002-06-02 13:15:26 (GMT)
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The classic look of wood inside a car is usually produced with walnut burl. Burl is a knotty growth on a tree, usually located close to the roots. It has a complex, swirly

*Walnut burl veneer is derived from the root of the walnut tree. The root is dug, cleaned and rotary sliced. The veneer has sap spots, burls and swirls.*

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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 18:23
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walnut burl


Explanation:
I know this as an American woodworker

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Note added at 2002-06-02 12:59:12 (GMT)
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See sample. It\'s also called root wood, but the most common term is burl.

http://www.ca-walnutdesigns.com/burl.htm

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Note added at 2002-06-02 13:15:26 (GMT)
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The classic look of wood inside a car is usually produced with walnut burl. Burl is a knotty growth on a tree, usually located close to the roots. It has a complex, swirly

*Walnut burl veneer is derived from the root of the walnut tree. The root is dug, cleaned and rotary sliced. The veneer has sap spots, burls and swirls.*



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