Redwood Burl Bowl

[John Hart]

Okie Dokie....I went to Berea Hardwoods today and picked up some Redwood Burls. The nice thing about this stuff is that it is already dry and easy to turn, so I managed to get a bowl done today. This is 7" in diameter and 3" High...Finished with about 6 coats of cut clear shellac and buffed. I may hit it with a couple more coats later.

Oh...and someone snuck into the shop and took a picture of me with my camera!!

[John Miliunas]

That sure is purrrrrrty, John! Magnificent piece of wood and you did it justice. :) Still, I'm a bit confused: You bought wood for turning?????:eek: :confused: The King of Wood Scrounging actually paying for it??? :confused: (Well..., that's OK. It looks great!) :D :cool:

[Gary Max]

Great looking Bowl no wonder you bought the blanks. It ain't like you can find that laying around---hehehe.

[Mark Cothren]

That's a great piece of wood, John! The bowl shows it off good, too!

Thanks for the pictures!

[Corey Hallagan]

That one is a beauty John, Nice Work!

Corey

[Ken Fitzgerald]

As usual John.........Nice Work!

[Dennis Peacock]

Excellent work John..!!!!! That would is Beautiful..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[Keith Burns]

Very nice John:) Like the wood, like the form and like the finish:)

[Ernie Nyvall]

Cool looking form John. Nice work on the bottom there too.

Ernie

[Jim Ketron]

Very Nice John!
Beautiful bowl Bud!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Awesome bowl John. Love the wood. Great work.

[Chip Sutherland]

between the inside of the bowl and the broad edge. Very smooth. Makes me want to run my fingers over it a few times. I've tried this form variation myself but never get the proportions right....or the wood has it's own shape in mind. Thanks for the pics

[Andy Hoyt]

A redwood burl pith helmet.

Who da thunkit?

And a really really nice one at that!

[Bill Stevener]

Just love that Red wood burl John, great looking bowl.

I keep looking for one of those trees, they just don't grow next to the corn and beans.

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:)

[doug webb]

Great bowl, John.

[Michael Stafford]

I have turned a few pieces of redwood burl but none that had as rich a color as that piece. Well done, John. Pith helmet, indeed!!! Andy is overdosing on butterfat! Too much ice cream will make you null and void!:p

[Bob Noles]

John,

The bowl turned out fantastic. The form you chose is really unique and I like it a lot. Judging from my taste alone, I really think this is one of your better pieces for sure.

btw.... I've never seen anyone mess up a wall any better than you have :p :D

[John Hart]

...btw.... I've never seen anyone mess up a wall any better than you have :p :D

Thanks everyone for your comments. I really enjoy working with the Redwood. It's a little dusty but its versatility is well worth the dust.

As far as my wall Bob....I've really grown attached to it!!! Almost painted it a couple times...but what good would that do??!!!!!:eek: :D

[David Fried]

Pretty darn good for a guy with 9.67 fingers! Do you really brace your elbow against that pipe when sanding??:D

Dave Fried

[Rich Stewart]

That's dried blood on that wall.

Magnificent bowl John. I really like that wood.

[Ed Scolforo]

John, Great job on that bowl. I think that redwood burl is probably my favorite wood. Just beautiful. Wish we had some growing around here.
Ed

[Curt Fuller]

Beautiful bowl John. And an interesting design too.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Interesting shape and beautiful wood, John. Thanks for sharing.

Bruce