Box Elder Burl HF

[Curt Fuller]

I stole the idea for the collar on this HF from Ed Koenig. He posted one on another forum a few weeks ago that was turned from sugar maple burl. It was one of my favorite HF's I've seen. So I decided to try one myself. Mine isn't anything near what his is but it is a nice piece of burl. 9 1/2" x 4", finished with Danish Oil and lacquer. The opening is 3/4" and it's hollowed to about 2" from the bottom (as far as my tools reach).

[Toney Robertson]

Very cool.

Is that collar a natural edge or did you carve it?

Either way - good job.

Toney

[Bernie Weishapl]

Curt that is a beauty. Is the collar turned separate piece? That is some pretty wood Curt.

[David Christopher]

Curt, all I can say is WOW that is beautiful

[Steve Schlumpf]

Curt - exceptionally fine work on this one! Love the natural edge opening! Good looking wood and finish! Great form! Really like the proportions, curves and I especially like the small foot!

You have been posting some really beautiful work lately! Thanks for sharing! Hope you enter this in one of those juried contests - it's bound to win!

[Bill Bolen]

An gorgeous piece of wood that got a fantastic treatment! Love the form and the lip/mouth area really set it off....Bill...

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Curt....You did that piece of wood justice! Nicely done!

[alex carey]

nicely done. That is a beautiful piece.

[Dewey Torres]

Great work of art Curt!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, excellant form and the collar sets the burl off, i like to look at what Ed Koenig does also and he sets a high standard

[Jeff Nicol]

Curt, You have done yourself proud! The form is right on and the flair of the collar to the natural edge top is wonderful! The piece of wood you chose for the vase is amazing! Keep on pushing forward as we all love to see what others create.

Jeff

[Ken Glass]

Curt,
That is a wonderful piece. The form and height really set off that collar, and the Wood is stunning. Your skills are top notch! Very well done.

[Jack Mincey]

Very Very nice!
Jack

[ROY DICK]

Curt,

WOW! I really like that one, Great Job.

Roy

[Jim Becker]

Outstanding, Curt!

[Jim Kountz]

Wow, if yours isnt near a good as his I dont think I want to see that one!! This is excellent Curt, the form the wood everything if outstanding!!