Ugly knot on a log...

[Phillip Kelley]

This burl was extremely hard...dulled 2 carbide bits trying to hollow the thing out..finally just gave up & quit..I put 6 coats of Min Wax Wipe On Poly on it...maybe someone will think it is art or something...:biggrin: It is 3" x 8" & may be ironwood or as hard as it was, cast iron or cast steel..

 

[j_b_fischer]

Hint: This will not make a good soup bowl !

Other than that, you have an interesting workpiece.

 

[turncrazy43]

Phillip, it is art and nicely done. Try it as your change holder. Don't think a dime will fall through. A conversation piece.
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[nativewooder]

HSS bowl gouge will always work better for bowls. I quit using carbide for anything but plastic. And then I quit using plastic! Bowl gouges can be sharpened, it's just a matter of learning. Never quit learning!:biggrin:

 

[Phillip Kelley]

Learning curve!

It has definitely been an enjoyable learning experience! The more I turn, the more I read, the more I watch, the more I realize I don't know much about turnin'! lol

 

[TellicoTurning]

It has definitely been an enjoyable learning experience! The more I turn, the more I read, the more I watch, the more I realize I don't know much about turnin'! lol

That's the fun part of turning, learning and figuring out all the ways to get things done... I've been turning about 15 years +/- and figure by now I've made a slight mark, just a scratch on the surface... have fun and keep up the good work.

 

[scoobiehome]

Unique!