Redwood Burl Bowl

[Nate Davey]

When Mike Ash came out to visit, he gifted me a spectacular piece of Redwood Burl. I didn't want to waste any of it, so shaped the outside and cored it. Typically, I would flatten the face before coring but, as you can see, I would have lost a significant amount of wood. This was a bit of a tough core for me as I started with having to cut air in two different sections. Once into solid wood, though, it was an easy core. This is, also, the thinnest bowl I've made and, as you can see from the rim, is made for display, not use, as the rim is angled out instead of in. The core will probably end up being a HF, not sure about that yet. Dry sanded to 320, soaked with Doctors Walnut Oil and the first of three coats of AO. I believe it was Bob Bergstrom who said he made his bases look as if they ran through the foot, so gave that a shot too. Bowl is 10.5"x5.5". Thanks Mike for you unbelievable generosity. Comments a criticism appreciated.
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[Tim Rinehart]

Outstanding! You really nailed that Nate, I like how the rim curves in, showcasing that beautiful wood. Haven't turned redwood yet...looking forward to it.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow! What a beauty! Love the wood and all that color! Really nice form as well - just different enough to grab your attention! Nice work Nate!

[David DeCristoforo]

Really nice, Nate. My favorite view is the one showing the bottom. It really shows off the profile and the wood figure well. I love redwood burl but it's very hard to find pieces like that.

[Alan Trout]

Nate,

That is a really nice bowl. I love the wood. The only redwood burl that I have ever turned was pretty punky stuff. You did a great job.

Alan

[charlie knighton]

very nice, looking forward to seeing the other piece

[John Keeton]

Hmmmmmm.......wonder if Mike knew what he was giving away!?!?!?:D;) Nate, that is one awesome piece of burl. Nice job.

[Dale Bright]

Very nicley done, Nate, also a beautiful piece of wood.

Dale

[Allan Ferguson]

It is much to nice and pretty to use. Keep that one.

[Nate Davey]

Thank you all for your kind comments. John K. lets not tell Mike, I might have to give it back :D.

[mike ash]

Been away from the computor a few days, but I'm absolutely thrilled to see what Nate's created here. Beautiful!!!!! Especially like the foot you've spun.

And ...... this piece of redwood burl couldn't have gone to a more deserving turner!! Thanks for your service Nate.

[Michelle Rich]

very pretty nate, luv the tiny ring foot

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Well used piece of burl. It's so easy to waste a good chunk by making the wrong decision about how to orient it. You did a great job with this one. I think burl makes spectacular NE bowls.
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[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow that is a beauty Nate. Really well done. Love the foot.

[Jon McElwain]

I love that Red Wood burl! Great grain and color. I like the beaded foot, very classy. Be careful absentmindedly eating popcorn out of that one - it might bite!

[Scott Lux]

Love the wood and the shape. I really like that foot/base continuation too. Well done, Sir!