Eucalyptus burl hollow form.

[Thom Sturgill]

I turned this last month after having the burl in my shop several months. The blank was a fathers day gift from the LOML. It was cracking badly, so i decided to turn it even knowing how bad Euc moves. I left it thick, thinking that I could somehow remount it a re-turn it in six months or so, but the movement is so pronounced and interesting that I now think I will leave it as is.
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Finish is lacquer, not sure what the finial is. Inlay is crushed malachite in epoxy. The form is 5 1/2" dia and just under 9" with the finial which I think is one of my best so far. While I dis straighten on of the images, the tilt is present in the piece due to its movement.

C & C welcome.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I agree Thom to leave as is. I like it. Nicely done.

[Steve Schlumpf]

You sure brought that wood to life! Great color combo using the malachite as a filler! Nice elements in the finial!

[David DeCristoforo]

This is a great form. The finial overpowers it a bit but the form itself is sweet!

[Thom Sturgill]

This is a great form. The finial overpowers it a bit but the form itself is sweet!

I thought it was a bit much myself, but I tried to mirror the basic form in the finial. It probably would be better without that element.

[Doug W Swanson]

I agree about the finial. Maybe a little smaller one might look better. Still a beautiful piece!