Manzanite Burl

[papahay]

I just recently picked up a beautiful piece of Manzanite Burl:biggrin: that I want to turn into a natural edged, display plate. I've never turned Manzanite before and I don't want to ruin it. Does anyone know of anything I should watch for or any precautions I need to take when working with Manzanite?

 

[Russianwolf]

assuming you mean Manzanita Root Burl.......

watch out for rocks while you turn. It's a root ball and will grow around rocks and other things in the soil. You'll most likely run into some voids also, so expect this to be an art bowl.

 

[purplehaze]

root burl

Ive only turned pens from that burl and the stuff is pretty hard. Besides rocks, voids and checks plan on sharpening your tools often.

 

[wolftat]

Rocks would be the main issue with it, if you want a hand, my shop is in Bridgeport and has plenty of room.

 

[Crayman]

My Manzanite Burl has not had a rock, yet but when the sparks came out of it ... the 8d nail was a great find . It did dull that blade quickly, but one I got it out the rest went fine.