Red Oak Burl & Vases

[Gary Max]

Here's what I am doing today--this is a whole Red Oak Burl that I hope to turn into something Super.
The second pic are a few that I am working on the finish---it takes time to get it right. Plus the cold weather slows things down also.
Hope you enjoy

 

[DCBluesman]

Gary - Feel free to "turn it into" UPS with my address! Beautiful vases.

 

[Gary Max]

Lou we now except all major CC's---which one would you like??

 

[DCBluesman]

Yours? []

 

[jwoodwright]

Impressive as always...

 

[R2]

Great burl!! Just do it justice!![]

 

[Gary Max]

And a mere 10 hours later

 

[rhahnfl]

That came out real nice Gary. What ever became of that big chunk you were turning around Christmas? I never did see the finished product. I just remember it was huge on the lathe.

 

[alphageek]

Wow! Thats amazing. Beautiful results.

 

[Gary Max]

Chris the one that's top right with the turquoise inlay---the top blew off it had to add the walnut band just to keep it together---it also have two big rotten spots in the sides that got inlays---some days I just refuse to give up---other days they end up as firewood

 

[ahoiberg]

suh-weet! nice job on all account.

 

[Tanner]

Ah gee gary, those are freeking beautiful. I have not turned a bowl or vase yet. I did just buy a small bowl blank to give it a shot. I'm years from your skill.

 

[jwoodwright]

That came out great!

 

[Gary Max]

Tim the biggest trick are your last 5 words. I have been turning for 35 years and just in the past 7 years I figured out the big trick-----many many hours on the lathe. We hope to increase our sales this year, making a living at this is a hard row to hoe.

 

[johncrane]

Gary l love your works,also your many years turning really shows well done.