Winged Coolibah Burl

[Frank Van Atta]

Never met an Aussie Burl I didn't like. This one's Coolibah, 7 5/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 5/8".

Just to make it interesting the entire piece was turned using only Blue Tape and Hot Glue for a chuck.

http://fgvanatta.tripod.com/Coolibah2.jpg

http://fgvanatta.tripod.com/Coolibah1.jpg

[John Keeton]

Beautiful!!! Great color.
Just to make it interesting the entire piece was turned using only Blue Tape and Hot Glue for a chuck.And, you got GUTS!!!!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, ya forgot to say
sharp tools and light cuts :D

[David E Keller]

I agree with you 100% on the Aussie burls, and you've done a nice job with this one.

I'll now be forced to carry out my plan to secure an off balanced piece with chewing gum and twine woven from my own hair in order to take away the testosterone turning title.

[Allen Neighbors]

I surely like this one!! Blue tape and hot glue? Yep, as John says, "you got guts"...
Very nice! Colors are wonderful!!

[Josh Bowman]

Just to make it interesting the entire piece was turned using only Blue Tape and Hot Glue for a chuck.

That is beautiful!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful piece.

[David DeCristoforo]

That's awesome! I gotta get me some of that wood. And some blue tape and hot melt glue and some gum and... oh crap! There's no end to it...

[Roland Martin]

Livin' on the edge:eek:!! Great looking burl & bowl, not to mention really big ba........s!:D

[Donny Lawson]

That's AWESOME!!!!!!!!! I love the wood.
Donny

[Baxter Smith]

Thats a cool looking piece!

[Frank Van Atta]

Beautiful!!! Great color.And, you got GUTS!!!!

Actually, John, the blue tape and hot glue holds pretty solid. I did the outside first, and I had a heck of a time getting the piece loose from the tape and glue.

For those of you who scoff, see: Blue Bowl Reversing (http://www.davidreedsmith.com/Articles/BlueBowlReversing/blue_bowl_reversing.htm)


very nice, ya forgot to say :D

sharp tools and light cuts

Very true; light cuts and patience are the most important parts of all.

[Michelle Rich]

I would have bolted that gorgeous piece of wood to a 3/4 inch piece of ply HAHA what a lovely piece. Grand job

[bob svoboda]

(Quote)For those of you who scoff, see: Blue Bowl Reversing (http://www.davidreedsmith.com/Articles/BlueBowlReversing/blue_bowl_reversing.htm)
What a neat process-I gotta try that. That is one gorgeous bowl Frank. Thanks for sharing.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Frank! Beautiful wood! You sure brought it to life!