Getting better?

[Duiker]

Hi all,

I've been away alot recently but I thought I would post a few pics of the latest bits.
This was a burl from briar root (they make pipes from it?)

 

[Duiker]

Next a bowl from African Cherry.

 

[Duiker]

and these little guys are salt and pepper pots made to look like the street poles in Amsterdam ("Amsterdamejes")

 

[Duiker]

and the last "square" platter made from beuken with a large natural split in it:

 

[CHJ]

Duiker, I particulary like the 'Burl' and the 'Square' you obviously have an eye for unusual bits of wood.

 

[Duiker]

Thanks Chas,

The photo's don't do them justice to be honest. The flash brings out sanding rings that are not visible normally too.

I like to turn unusual pieces but keep the form "simple". It can be a little "hairy" at times but its worth it in the end I feel. I've bought a couple more of the burls since and hope to get them done this weekend. The biggest problem is they are actually a root and stones are not uncommon. Plays havoc with chisels and the grinder is kept busy!

 

[CHJ]

Thanks Chas,

The photo's don't do them justice to be honest. The flash brings out sanding rings that are not visible normally too...snip..

I have had similar results and spend a high percentage of the finishing time sanding with the grain whilst stationary.

Having been particularly frustrated with some turning/sanding rings that would not disappear on one piece (I thought I had 'dragged' the fibres during turning), I investigation further under magnification which showed that they were actually features of the wood, medulla rays perhaps? that no amount of stock removal would clear.

 

[Duiker]

I sent the link of this thread to my wife. She replied just now:

Subject: Correction

MY WIFE HAS BOUGHT ME SOME more burls)
thank you
xxxx

:lol: :roll:

 

[Chris Knight]

Mick,
They are looking very good - a great ad for someone who wants to take up turning.