Best afzelia burl ever, what would you make?

[CharlesH]

Hey guys,

Afzelia burl is my favorite wood by far, I got an obsession for that wood. To date this piece is the most awesome I had the chance to grab. Heck, I might as well keep it that way for a while! It's on my desk, the colors are just insane.

Dimensions are 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" x 11 1/4" and click the thumbnail.

Charles

 

[aggromere]

that is a very pretty piece of wood. Almost a shame to make something out of it.

 

[thetalbott4]

I do the same thing. I find a spectacular piece of material and then...just admire it. My wife isnt sure if I'm a turner or a collector. lol. Me either.

 

[CharlesH]

I do the same thing. I find a spectacular piece of material and then...just admire it. My wife isnt sure if I'm a turner or a collector. lol. Me either.

Hahaha, give me five!

 

[spnemo]

I think your best option is to trim off a 3/4" slab from one side and send it to me!:biggrin:

 

[ctubbs]

Charles
If you need a place to hide that magnificent piece of creation, I'll gladly offer my shop as a resting place for it.:wink: See with both of us with the same name, no one would ever suspect the transfer.:biggrin:
Charles

 

[CharlesH]

Charles
If you need a place to hide that magnificent piece of creation, I'll gladly offer my shop as a resting place for it.:wink: See with both of us with the same name, no one would ever suspect the transfer.:biggrin:
Charles

Hahahaha! MY PRECIOUS!!!

 

[ctubbs]

Darn! I was afraid of that!
Charles

 

[terryf]

Stunning piece of wood.

Why not make yourself a set - high end RB/FP with razor, key ring, letter opener, magnifying glass etc.

 

[mrburls]

Awesome piece of wood Charles:good::good: I always try to buy up pieces of wood like that, never know one day when you might need such a piece like it.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[jasontg99]

Charles,

Beautiful piece. Sure does look like buckeye burl though.

 

[bitshird]

Charles, you sure do manage to accumulate some outstanding pieces of timber. this of course is no exception, I have a fair bit of Afzelia Burl, but I haven't seen any with the mineral streaking or what ever caused the color, It is a fantastic piece of wood, I'd just be contented to look at it for a good long while..

 

[CharlesH]

Charles, you sure do manage to accumulate some outstanding pieces of timber. this of course is no exception, I have a fair bit of Afzelia Burl, but I haven't seen any with the mineral streaking or what ever caused the color, It is a fantastic piece of wood, I'd just be contented to look at it for a good long while..

I turned a similar piece a while ago! I will look at that piece for a long time!

Charles

Turned.


This is with sanded/turned to bushing using 600 grit sandpaper and fine layers of CA.


And finished!


The pen.