Shaped to fit seamlessly into the void left by the removed portion.
A Dutchman repair is a traditional method of restoring or strengthening a damaged object or structure by carefully removing the defective or weakened section and replacing it with a precisely cut piece of matching material, known as the “Dutchman.”
Poachers illegally harvest burls by cutting them off living trees, an act that can seriously injure or even kill the tree over time.
A burl is a naturally occurring growth on a tree, often appearing as a rounded, knotted protrusion on the trunk, branches, or roots. Unlike the smoother contours of typical tree growth, a burl is formed when the tree undergoes stress from injury, virus, fungus, or insect infestation. This disruption causes the wood grain to grow in a chaotic, interlocked manner rather than in the straight lines seen in regular wood.
A biscuit joiner, also called a plate joiner, is a woodworking tool used to join two boards together. I love mine, made by Skil. You do need to wear a mask and goggles as there is a lot of saw dust expelled quickly. Most joiners are corded, but you almost always use them in an environment where electricity is available.
