Oak Burl - Before and After

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Splinter

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Dolan Brown
I found this piece of Oak Burl in an area near my house after the woods had been logged. It has been laying around the shop since December 2007 while I waited to get my nerve up to try and turn it.

I wanted to turn it thinner but I believe it would have broke apart if I turn it much thinner.


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Ready to turn:


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After:

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Bottom:
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Mike Davis

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That looks great! I'd love to find a nice burl like that.

Discretion is the better part of artistry. IOW knowing when to stop is as important as getting started.
 

SteveColes

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Dolan, that is great. Did you stabilize the cracks before and/or during the turning?

Also, is that a NOVA DVR I see? I've been trying to convince other people just how good a lathe it is.
...... Discretion is the better part of artistry. IOW knowing when to stop is as important as getting started.
Ain't that the truth.:BangHead:

Tuchwood gave me a nice large walnut crotch and I destroyed it:slap: :eusa_booh :eusa_booh, by not using common sense about thickness.:swoon:
 

Splinter

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Dolan Brown
Dolan, that is great. Did you stabilize the cracks before and/or during the turning?

Also, is that a NOVA DVR I see? I've been trying to convince other people just how good a lathe it is.
Ain't that the truth.:BangHead:

Tuchwood gave me a nice large walnut crotch and I destroyed it:slap: :eusa_booh :eusa_booh, by not using common sense about thickness.:swoon:
Steve,

I put some thin CA glue on the voids to stabilize those areas. None of it came loose and adds to the natural look.

Yes, that is a NOVA DVR XP. Loving it. But let's not tell anyone or everybody will want one. :widea:
 

MrAudio815

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Matthew
Wow That sure is one ugly looking log, But The Oak Burl Bowl is just simply Amazing and is Sure Beautiful~!


I just love how something that one person, may think is trash or bad, but once the right hands have touched it it becomes a masterpiece!

YOU ROCK!!!
 
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