Maple Burl Turning

1/31/05, 7:55 PM #1

Doug
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Maple Burl Turning

Doug

>Piece measures 9 " X 4" with a natural edge of 1 1/2". The natural edge is unfinished. Remainder finished with Russ's 'Home Brew'.

Critiques/comments always appreciated.

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1/31/05, 11:15 PM #2

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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>Hi Doug,

Nice piece of burl! Those are tough ones to sand aren't they. I really like the natural edge you left on it and the finish looks fantastic. If I may make one suggestion it might be to lessen the foot or pedestal a bit. It might be a bit large? I might even like to see the bowl sitting right on the table top without any foot at all? Just my 2 cents. Keep the pictures coming I love seeing your work.

Jennifer

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

Re: Maple Burl Turning

2/1/05, 3:02 AM #3

Doug
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Thanks Jennifer

Doug

>Hi Jennifer - thanks for the suggestion. I did consider a smaller base but my thinking was that the heavy rim and overall heavy appearance required a sturdy base. While the piece measures 9" across the widest point, the pedestal is 3 3/4" across. While it is hard to tell from a picture the pedestal doesn't appear too large as it sets on our glass toped coffee table. As they say it is all in the eye of the beholder and in this case the beholder is SWMBO - she likes it - I'm happy :).

Doug

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2/1/05, 3:05 AM #4

TomW in SouthJersey
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TomW in SouthJersey

>I like the natural edge a lot. Leaving it unfinished looks like a good choice. It allows the burl formation to stand out.

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2/1/05, 2:45 PM #5

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Doug....that's the most important thing! If she loves it....you've done perfectly.

Jen :)

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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