Red Mallee Burl

[Mike Tilley]

Made this for holding the Bride and Grooms rings. It will then be used for a jewelry box so made the finial heavier to try to keep it from breaking off. Can't see much detail in pic. Fun project but extremely hard wood and sanding is another challenge. C&C welcome

[Lee Alkureishi]

Mike, that's stunning. What's the finial wood? And was the lid from the same blank, or a different piece?

Where do you source Mallee in Illinois?

Thx

[Allan Ferguson]

Beautiful wood and turning. Should become a prized item.

[Mike Tilley]

Lee the finial is hard maple and the burls came from Bad Dog burls first time buying from them ordered on Monday and they were at my house on Thursday great service

[Jerry Marcantel]

Nice Mike. Absolutely devine...... Is it made from two burls, or just one???......... Jerry (in Tucson)

[robert baccus]

Georgous yeah. I've been sitting on a RM burl for 8 months trying to figure out a shape. Thanks.

[Kathy Marshall]

That's beautiful Mike!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful piece and wood. Outstanding.

[Mike Tilley]

Jerry I had to use two burls for this but have a piece left over maybe for a couple of pins or a small bowl.
Mike

[Michael Tucker]

WOW! That is really gorgeous wood and a beautiful work of art! That will be a cherished piece by the new bride and groom!

Mike