"Silver Princess" Eucalyptus caesia burl.

[Bob Wemm]

Finally got this finished and feel pretty pleased with the result. It measures 9.25in x 6in and the walls are approx 5/8". I would have liked to have the walls thinner but due to the fragile state of the piece I wasn't game to go any thinner. Even though I had a metal band holding it together.
The guy who gave me the burl, and wants to buy the finished piece, was not very impressed with the bag of shavings I offered him? Don't know why.
The finish is "Krylon" special blend clear varnish.
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Bob.
The sun came up this morning. Great start to the day, now it's up to me to make it even better.

 

[alamocdc]

Okay, Bob, now you are just showing off! And I like it!

 

[Robert111]

Truly, a thing of beauty, Bob!

 

[minus459]

Damn, I was just about to ask where you got a caesia burl that big and I saw WA...............bugger you guys are spoilt over there. Want to send me some to Vic....please.....lol. Absolutely beautiful mate......well done. I've grown that magnificent tree over here and it is a spindly thing, but it is beautiful. I must get across to your side before I cark it and see what it should look like.

Cheers
undies

 

[Bob Wemm]

Thanks for your feedback. It's much appreciated.
Bob.

 

[robutacion]

Hi Bob,

That did turn out pretty "chick", mate and while you may be a little disappointed that you had to give it back, the big reward was to be able to work on it and create the piece, no different than any other piece we make and we want to keep but endup selling.

The pics will be kept forever as a memoir of the opportunity so, don't worry, many other exquisite chunks of wood will come your way...!

Cheers
George

 

[Fishinbo]

Flawlessly charming.
The cracks, holes and spots all added to its attractiveness.

 

[mrcook4570]

Man that is a pretty piece of wood. Nice work!