Big burr. What should I do.

[giddyjet]

Hi. I've just dragged the burr out of the wood and due to size I'm not sure what's best, it was standing dead and the main trunk has been hollowed out by woodpeckers. The burr seems to be connected all the way around. 

 

What should I do, sell it in one peace, slabs (coffee tables) or remove the main burrs... I haven't photoed the other side, its large and wraps right around 

 

I have no experience in this and feel theres good wood and money in and need some advice in regards to handling this burr

[Mark Bolam]

@Squaredy?

[topchippyles]

Looks pretty rotten to me. 

[skc101fc]

Burrs is tricksy, devious things. Never know what ya going to get until ya start taking cuts into it. Could be rot, could be fifty yr old birds nests encased in wild bark or could be the most incredible grained slabs or bowl blanks ever seen. Take the outer layers off crudely with chain saw and make a decision once you see how the grain looks whether to sell it as a lump or process yourself. At the moment it's like trying to guess the contents of a sealed dustbin bag

[giddyjet]

Tanks for  replying. I want to cut it open.