Maple Burl bowl

[Brian McInturff]

Maple Burl bowl 8 x 1 3/4 with 9/32 walls. Wife decided she wanted something that looked "normal":eek:. Picked this piece of burl up from a guy on another board. It was only 2" thick so I had to think of what I could make from it. I remembered seeing David Marks turn a bowl on one of his shows and he used a design form similar so I thought I'd give it a try. All in all I'm happy with the outcome as is the wife. I gave it just enough profile that it isn't sitting totally flat. The profile pic is a little out of focus, sorry. Comments, critique welcome.
Finish is BLO, lacquer, and then buffed.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Brian - very impressive work! Amazing wood! I know how restrictive a 2" chunk of wood can be when you try to design a pleasing form that shows off the wood - you did a great job! I like the slightly closed form and the small foot area. I am still in awe of the wood! Beautiful work! About time you turned something normal!!!

[Robert McGowen]

Awesome wood. The wife should be happy with it. :)

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice use of Maple burl.

[Ben Gastfriend]

That's some beautiful wood, sometimes simple forms are really the best.

[Nancy Laird]

Gorgeous wood, very nice form. Good job!!

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Don't you love it when a plan comes together.

Beautiful!

Bruce

[robert hainstock]

I live in maple burl country, and have never seen any that gorgeous. I love the "shape it is in 'too. good job. :D:D:D
Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful wood and bowl. Well done.

[curtis rosche]

awsme grain

[Keith Burns]

Great wood and you did it right !! Very nice bowl. Simple design which is not always easy to achieve.