Unknown Eucalyptus Burl Vase

[Bob Wemm]

I found this burl on the way home from our holiday a few weeks ago, unfortunately I have no idea which Eucalyptus it is. It looks very like the Red Mallee???????

It stands 5.25in tall and is 6.5in wide.

Finish is Lacquer after 400 grit sanding

I had to hold it together with hose clamps to stop it from disintegrating.

Hope you like it.

As usual C & C welcome.

Bob.

 

[Cwalker935]

Incredible piece! You folks have some beautiful wood down under.

 

[Ironwood]

Nice work Bob !!!

 

[Dale Lynch]

That's a beauty, great job keeping it together.

 

[Band Saw Box]

That is a very stunning bowl, very well done.

 

[MarkD]

That piece of wood is full of holes, I would return it :biggrin:
Or, you could just sent it to me!

 

[walshjp17]

Beautiful hollow form, Bob. Your skill levels are showing!:biggrin: Takes a practiced turner to keep something that fragile together.

I agree, it looks like Red Mallee, but then again, what do I know of Oz timber?:wink:

 

[plantman]

Great looking bowl Bob !! Most bowls I have seen only have one or very small exclushions. It takes real talent to hold something like that together to the finished product. Jim S

 

[BJohn]

OUTSTANDING !!

 

[SteveG]

Verrrrry Nice Work! Are you Brave...or Foolish? Turning a piece destined to literally fly apart in your face!! Anyway, I am glad that your attempt at RLE (rapid lateral expansion) failed: the result being this beautiful vase. I would love to have something like that to point to, as an item I had turned. Great effort, truly fine result.

 

[Bob Wemm]

Thanks Guys for the positive comments.
I think my nerves have just about returned to normal.

Bob.

 

[SDB777]

I'm going to have to start riding on the roads you drive! All I ever find is Pine!! Or worse...


Very nice, I'm guessing you must sell a bunch of these? Where?







Scott (beer is bad...ummmmK) B

 

[Bob Wemm]

I'm going to have to start riding on the roads you drive! All I ever find is Pine!! Or worse...


Very nice, I'm guessing you must sell a bunch of these? Where?







Scott (beer is bad...ummmmK) B

Hi Scott,

Our Craft club has an Annual Exhibition each year, (opens 5th Sept.) and a lot of stuff gets sold there. This year we are having a stall at the Geraldton Craft Fair and another one at the Northampton Airing of the Quilts. Hopefully that will clear the cupboards for some more stuff.:biggrin:

Bob.