Cherry Burl Bowl

[Garry Smith]

This is a 9 inch cherry burl bowl that I completed this past weekend.
The finish is lacquer (sprayed). There was a split on one side that I repaired using epoxy with sawdust mixed in. The color is close to the color of the bark and most have remarked that it looks like it is bark and does not look like a repair.
http://www.superwoodworks.com/Projects/CherryBurlBowl.htm (http://www.superwoodworks.com/Projects/CherryBurlBowl.htm)

http://www.superwoodworks.com/images/BurlBowls/K_CherryBurlBowl1.JPG

http://www.superwoodworks.com/images/BurlBowls/K_CherryBurlBowl2.JPG

http://www.superwoodworks.com/images/BurlBowls/K_CherryBurlBowl3.JPG

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Gary, that is some absolutely beautiful wood. You've done a great job with it. Great way to hide that split, too!

[Dick Parr]

Very nice Garry, I love burl wood and cherry is always nice to look at.:)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Nice job Garry. Cherry and Burl are very pleasing to the eye. Beautiful job on the split.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Beautiful bowl Garry! Boy is that wood busy and beautiful!

[Corey Hallagan]

Wow, thats a cool one Garry! Nice job.

Corey

[Ernie Nyvall]

Man, that does have a bit of burl in it. Nice job Garry.

Ernie

[Garry Smith]

Gary, that is some absolutely beautiful wood. You've done a great job with it. Great way to hide that split, too!

Thanks Henry
Actually I was trying to exploit the crack.

[Mark Cothren]

Garry, that is a wild chunk of wood, for sure! Looks like you got a smooth finish on it. I haven't turned any burl yet, and I love seeing pics of it on here. Thanks!

[Garry Smith]

Garry, that is a wild chunk of wood, for sure! Looks like you got a smooth finish on it. I haven't turned any burl yet, and I love seeing pics of it on here. Thanks!
Here's some photos of some cherry and maple I was lucky enough to purchase last winter Mark.
I have never seen a cherry burl of this quality and size before. I am still pondering how I will make use of them.
http://www.superwoodworks.com/Wood/Burls.htm
Garry

[Mark Cothren]

Oh yeah! I remember seeing these! Can't wait to see what you do with them! There has got to be some fantastic figure/grain in there just waitin' on ya. Good luck!

[Doug Thompson]

WoW... I like the unexpected!

Beautiful work,
Doug

[Keith Burns]

Great bowl Garry, nice job:) :)

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

WOW GARY.................That is PURDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bruce

[Earl Eyre]

Not only is it a beautiful shape, wonderful wood and a great repair, you have taken the time to get a great finish. The finish makes the piece!
Earl

[Barry Stratton]

You did a great job showing off that amazing piece of wood!!!

[Garry Smith]

Thanks everyone for the comments
Garry