NE Mallee Bowl

[Jim Ketron]

This is my First time turning Mallee and I love it, Turns nice and takes a nice finish.
I have 2 more blanks ready to turn http://joetonich.forumup.us/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif
Measures 9 1/2" x 2" tall
bowl is 4 1/2" inside
Finished with Antique oil and buffed.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Jim%20K%20Turnings/MBB.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Jim%20K%20Turnings/MBB2.jpg

[Ed Scolforo]

Jim, that is SWEET!!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

As if you weren't happy making stunning turnings from native North American woods....Now you have to impinge on young Joash's turf:rolleyes: .....Nicely done Jim as we've come to expect.

[Neal Addy]

Nice!!

What size jackhammer did you use for hollowing? :D

[Pete Jordan]

It turned out perfect!

[Curt Fuller]

Another beauty Jim!

[Ron Erickson]

Jim someone has to show us what to strive for, thanks it is beautiful.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is one sweet piece Jim. Absolutely beautiful.

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful piece, Jim. Mallee really is wonderful burl when it comes to color...you used that well in your piece!

[John Miliunas]

It just don't get much better than that, Jim! Never worked that particular wood but, it sure does look beautiful and your selection of form really helps the wood speak for itself. :) :cool:

[Mark Pruitt]

An extremely pretty turning!

[Mark Cothren]

Great work, Jim! You guys and these burls are makin' me slobber and drool...:D How about a profile shot from the side???

[Joash Boyton]

Hew WOW!! how did we let this one slip outta the country????:confused::eek:;) Good job on the sanding too, I know they often turn into saw blades sometimes!!

Like it a lot...

Joash

[Steve Schlumpf]

Amazing work Jim! Great form and finish! Already saved to my inspirational turnings folder! Looking forward to your next turning!

[Keith Burns]

Great piece Jim !!!! Nice job:) :) :)

[John Hart]

Good thing that made it out of the country Jim! Beautiful piece indeed!:)

[John Chandler]

Very nice looking - excellent.

[Robert McGowen]

Which is worse? Turning or sanding that thing! :eek:
Excellent form, of course........

[Ernie Nyvall]

Man that's nice Jim. Fine work sir.

[Tom Sherman]

That is one totally cool piece Jim. Nice work.

[Mike Vickery]

Beautiful piece I have a couple pieces of mesquite burl that I am planning on trying the same thing with.

[Jim Ketron]

Thanks all!
Robert I thought it turned pretty nice and easy but I did just finish up that Osage Orange(aka concrete) HF before starting on this one.