Claro Walnut Burl Bowl

[Matt Hutchinson]

Well, I finally got a couple decent photos taken. But man, my camera sure can be a pain in the hind side. I think these turned out ok, but I hope to figure out how to make them even better.

So this is a chunk of claro walnut burl that a guy gave me. It was a cutoff from a mill, and it had been sitting around for years. It's about 12.25" in diameter. I forgot a pic of the foot, but it's signed:

J.M. Hutchinson
2008

Comments and critiques welcome. Thanks!

Hutch

[Grant Davis]

Beautiful piece Hutch

[robert hainstock]

It make the most beautiful turnings. Nice work Hutch. :D
Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Hutch. Ya gotta love walnut.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Good looking footed bowl Hutch! Beautiful wood - really nice form! Should be a major attention getter at your show! Hope it sells for big bucks!

[curtis rosche]

nice. can we get a top pic if the camera works?

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Hi Matt, very nice wood, good shape and not so good pictures :-(.
I'd love to see more of the wood grain and a better profile picture.
Maybe a small wedge or block under the back side of the foot to tip the platter forward, that would give a better wood grain picture I would think, tipping it back or going lower for a profile would also be nice, still you done a nice job on this piece Matt, you should be proud of it, thanks for showing, and good luck on the weekend :D :) :D