Red Mallee Burl

[Rick Edwardson]

Here's another burl bowl that I turned about a year ago from a piece of red mallee I bought off ebay. On this one I managed to retain the spikes for a cool natural edge. Wipe-on poly makes a pretty fool-proof finish. I'm pretty new to turning, so C&C welcomed. IIRC it measures around 5" x 3".

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Also made a set of pistol grips from a section I sliced off the bottom of the blank.
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[David Delo]

I wouldn't care to be on the wrong side of that 9mm, so I'll say I like your bowl. Really I do!!!!!! It's a real eye catcher for sure.

[Ryan Mooney]

Really I do!!!!!!

But would you say its "spiketacular"? I could see going that far :D

Seriously cool piece of work, the color and texture contrast is pretty fantastic and the form and finish looks pretty darn good from here as well.

[david privett]

it reminds me of some of the basket sponges I have seen while diving the keys.