Coolibah NE

[Keith Burns]

I received this hunk of Coolibah from my (and ours) good friend John Hart awhile back and finally worked up the nerve to turn it. It was the hardest wood I have ever seen. It was like concrete. Took probably 3 hours on the outside. Started on the inside and was about to give up and then remembered my captive hollowing rig. It made quick work of it. No finish applied just Beall buffed. It measures 7" diameter x 3-1/2" tall with the wall at 3/16". As always thanks for looking and your comments are welcome.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Beautiful Keith! Quick.....put it in the NE contest!

[Glenn Hodges]

Keith that wood is so beautiful, and what you did with it is just perfect. I appreciate you showing it to us.

[George Conklin]

That's one of the nicest NE's I've seen! The edge in outstanding! Nicely done, Keith:) .

[Chris Barton]

Sure looks nice! Did you vacuum chuck it to do the bottom?

[Ernie Nyvall]

Very nice Keith. That wood is really special. I don't suppose it was in one of John's grab bags.;)

Ernie

[Vaughn McMillan]

That's gorgeous, Keith. I'd have to agree with George...one of the nicest NE bowls I recall seeing.

- Vaughn

[Andy Hoyt]

Sure is nice, Keith.

Sapwood kinda looks like a piece of crumbly yellow quartz; and the edge makes me think of an ancient asteroid. All rocky stuff - maybe that explains why it was so difficult to turn.

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice work and wood Keith looks awsome.

[Barry Stratton]

GREAT STUFF Keith! Beautiful piece of art.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Keith that is a beautiful piece of work. I like the form and finish on it. Awesome. Nice job.

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Lovely NE, Keith. That's some awesome wood, and you've done a great job with it.

[Corey Hallagan]

Keith, that is just superb. One of the grandest NE's I have seen here. The finish looks more than buffing compounds. Way to go Keith!

Corey

[Mark Cothren]

Keith, that is fantastic! Love the NE on this and the wood is gorgeous! Excellent!

[Dick Parr]

That is sweet Keith, great job.;)

[Travis Stinson]

That's nothing short of perfect Keith. Outstanding!:cool:

[Dennis Peacock]

Wow Keith..!!!!! I can even spell backwards...WOW!!!!!! That is beautiful. Gotta be the purdiest "concrete" I've ever seen.!!!! Very nice form and I really like the NE on this baby. :cool: :D

[John Miliunas]

Wow, I've never even heard of that flavor wood before but, you shore did a knock-'em-up job of it! :) Beautiful NE, Keith! Wonderful form and finish, as well! :) :cool:

[Brian McInturff]

First let me say that is just one of the best NE's I've seen. Not having used a Captive Hollowing Rig can you tell me why it was so much easier with it? My list of must haves keeps growing. Brian

[Jim Ketron]

Awesome Keith!
Just Awesome!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Gorgeous Keith, what a bowl!:eek:

[Keith Burns]

Thanks for all the kind comments guys ! Chris, yes I used the vacuum chuck the finish the bottom. Brian, the captive rig allowed me to do the inside without beating myself to death. I honestly would had given up with my bowl gouge as this wood was more like chipping concrete instead of turning wood.

[Michael Stafford]

wow, Wow, WOW, WOW!!! Nice work, Keith!