Black Walnut Root Ball

[joe marra]

My neighbor cleared some land last month and I past by his burn pile. Saw this root ball and thought I would give it a try. Here is the result, hope you enjoy as much as I. Finish is wet sanded Danish Oil. 16" tall and 13" wide at the top. C & C welcome

[daryl moses]

Very interesting piece. Well done!!

[Al Launier]

That is an eye catcher for sure!
Great piece of work - beautiful indeed!

[Thomas Canfield]

Very nice. You have to like the root ball for dramatic wood. Just don't know what you can end up with.

[Col Smith]

Beautifully turned, really nice.
Can't beat the root ball for special "grain"

Col

[robert baccus]

Stunningly beautiful in every way.

[William Bachtel]

Great Job!

[David Delo]

I need some neighbors like that!!!! Sweet looking piece Joe.

[Wes Ramsey]

Was the root wad already burned on the outside when you rescued it? Looks charred, but may be just the way it looks. I love it!

[joe marra]

Wes, the root was charred, thanks for the comp.

[Rick Gibson]

That turned out real nice. Good thing you happened by and rescued it.

[Thomas Canfield]

Wes, the root was charred, thanks for the comp.

Joe - It looks like you got it worked down pretty well before starting. Is it just between centers or did you add some faceplate or other to get better drive connection. What speed were you able to start? It looks like a 200-250 rpm situation for awhile and lots of kerchuck, kerchuck,..............

[joe marra]

Tom, I did use a faceplate. I think I did start in that range. Also used a steady rest when I finished the outside, before going inside. It was a challenging piece and had to get a 1" bar made to get deep inside.

[Gary Baler]

Joe,
Can't say enough about this piece. It is truly inspirational and I'm going to wake up from dreaming about it.

[Dok Yager]

Very nice piece Joe! Interesting piece and I`m certain very harrowing in spots. Low speed and a deft hand for that beauty!

[joe marra]

Just got back from vacation, Wow, want to thank all for the looks and comments. This is a great forum.

[Ron Stadler]

Gotta say, that is a very attractive piece. Would like to learn how you chuck up a root ball though, never heard of that yet :)

[joe marra]

Ron, I used a face plate on the stump side and used a steady rest to support it.