Unknown Burl Egg

[Bob Opsitos]

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I got this burl from a friend at work. It was a true limb burl, meaning it looked like a burl on a stick. The brach going "in & out" of the burl was maybe a finger width in diamater while the burl section was the size of a raquetball. Had a distinct smell when cutting it, but I couldn't place it. Maybe cedar like with a tang of I might describe as eucalyptus-like...hard to describe. No idea what is really is.

I was planning of doing a form similar to what I've seen at www.conjureworks.com (http://www.conjureworks.com) with some of the spiked forms. Was going to insert black dyed spikes into the egg shape, but the grain was so pretty I decided that would mask the beauty of the grain. I need to find the right peice of wood for a spiked form.

Anyway...had to fill some areas with clear 5 min epoxy so I could get a smooth form without losing too much size.

Finish is part frition polish and with some beall buffing action.

A little over 2" in diameter and 2-1/2" high.

Thanks for looking.
Bob

[Paul Engle]

Cool looking egg, nice job on turning it, limb burls have built in handles , the jack pine out here gets em pretty good up to 8 in x 5 in, they make all sorts of great ideas as long as the pitch/sap is still in em the colors are fantastic.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice looking egg Bob! Amazing grain. Think you were right in letting the wood speak for itself. Very nice piece!

[Keith Burns]

Great egg Bob! Almost looks petrified.:) :)

[Bill Wyko]

Cool egg. Almost looks like a eucalyptus burl. Just a guess though.:D

[Jonathon Spafford]

Gorgeous piece of wood... nice turning! Sure shows off that awesome grain.

[Mark Cothren]

That sure is a neat little turning, Bob. Great work and great wood, too!

[John Chandler]

That is very nice. The grain is wonderful - you did a great job.