Antipodean Burr

[CHJ]

As it's still burrrrh type weather outside I thought I would have a break from the norm and turn up something a little different although some what basic in form.

New Zealand Eucalyptus Burr, 225mm Dia.

 

[paulm]

Rather than "basic" Chas, I would describe it as classic and very nice too

Cheers, Paul

 

[EnErY]

that's another good piece chas like it never heard of the timber before perhaps its my ignorance but its a bobby dazzler =D> =D> =D> =D>
Regards
Bill

 

[KimG]

Nicely turned, I like the slightly undercut rim.

 

[devonwoody]

That looks super, and although I lack experience in turning I assume that burr timber is difficult to work with.

An explanation to me would be of interest.

 

[CHJ]

Thanks Paul, have a lot of stuff lying around that must be shifted but I'm afraid it's all going to be of a simple form nature so must try harder to get the 'balance' right.

Kim the undercut is very slight, did not know quite how to finish the rim but the wood looks so busy it just seemed best to leave well alone and I think a tendency to undercut always makes the transition look sharper than constant thickness.

John, most of these burrs seem to be quite hard once dried out, and that can take years, but they inevitably have softer spots or cavities. This can be quite challenging on the tool control front to stop unwanted bounce.
In general because of the interlocking nature of the wood growth most times you create dust rather than shavings. If however you get your turning tool sharp with the correct angle of attack etc. it is possible to have the pleasure of seeing long but fragile shavings streaming away.
It's just a case of whether you aim for the pleasure of seeing this achievement or just getting the job done, not always mutually exclusive.
Wood density (weight) can be strikingly different but in the main I've found them to be heavy.
Finish off the tool due to bevel rubbing is usually very good, requiring little sanding.

 

[stevenw1963]

Nice piece of wood & nicley turned

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice all round Chas
What finish did you apply?

 

[CHJ]

It's micro-crystalline & buffed Paul, generally prefer a hard wax oil I think but got the impression whilst finishing that this could do with the added hardening of the sealer soaking in some of the areas & crevices.

 

[boysie39]

Lovely bowl Chas. I have never turned that type of Burr but any I have turned from other types all demanded sharp tools .You managed to finish it off very well .VI would never have thought of buffing a burr it surly brought out the best of the wood . Thanks for showing .

 

[Silverbirch]

Simple and effective, Chas.
Burrs seem to be all the rage on here at the moment!

Ian