Maple Burl

[bob svoboda]

6" x 3.5" BLM burl. Knob is dyed Maple. BLO, Satin WOP and Beall buffed. C & C welcomed.192185192184192183

[Michelle Rich]

I find it quite unusual..the top so deep into the bowl, but it sure is pretty.

[Chip Sutherland]

I think it is interesting. The knob looks bluish. Was that the intent or just the maple not taking the dye well? I think I would make the knob black then pyro the rim to make it look a little more like a gnarly NE edge of the bowl. My 2 cents.

[David Reed]

I like the bowl and very much like the shape and finial of the lid. I am not a fan of them together. Not sure what it is, but that is of course, IMHO

[Gene Hintze]

Fine work, Sir. Very, very fine. Love the form and, of course, Maple Burl always displays well. You should be proud of this one!

[John Keeton]

Interesting piece, Bob. I think it needs lift. The base/foot is fairly wide and the overall look is pretty flat. That is going to present issues with a pedestal, but it might be worth considering if you want to add something to it. Beautiful wood.

[David E Keller]

Pretty wood and an interesting form. I agree with JK about lift, but I wonder if the angle of the photo hides some of the lift you've incorporated with the curve and foot. It's different, but I like it.

[Baxter Smith]

Very pretty wood and an interesting design. Reminds me very much of an old butter dish.(When it came in squares)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Interesting design Bob! Not 100% about it but it is growing on me! The wood sure is pretty and you did a great job bringing it to life!

[bob svoboda]

Thanks for the insights and ideas folks-that's how we learn. I agree the piece could use more lift and will give some thought to a pedestal as John suggests. The color of the knob is just the way the maple took the stain.

[Dan Forman]

I like it, though it is different. From the last pic, it looks like it has a little more lift than is apparent in the first two. Very nice wood too.

Dan