Oak Burr shallow out of round bowl

[Random Orbital Bob]

I've been trying to clear out all my logs/blanks to get them processed, end sealed and stored and in so doing have come across all manner of bits n pieces that have be banking up. I often find I get a weird piece that doesn't neatly fit into the bowl or spindle camp and if I don't make a decision at the time it tends to get left on my workshop floor in a pile by the bandsaw. This was an oak burr that was a very odd shape. I just cant bring myself to throw any burr away even if its weird so finally I decided to hollow out the centre but leave all the gnarly bits in place and leave it a more organic form. Thought I would post it for interest sake.

 

[nev]

Works for me =D>

 

[Harry 48]

Nice looking piece Bob well worth saveing =D> =D>

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Nice original piece =D> =D> - what size is it?

The finish is a little on the shiny side for me but otherwise it works well

Regards Mick

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Its about 8 inch across Mick. Pushing 2" depth. I'm not a shiny fan either...that's tung oil but it was so freshly applied that its still got that "wet look" so the flash bounced off it. It's already settled down since then.

I cut the oval on the bandsaw and hand sanded the outside. I powersanded while on the lathe the inside and the cut surface

 

[Dalboy]

Looks good to me as well nice piece. Do you have a photo of the bottom

 

[woodfarmer]

I love those pieces made from something that is a "Challenge" Really nice piece and so obviously "real" and not manufactured. It just takes some know how, a lot of perseverance and a bit of inspiration to create something unique. I tend to choose knarly bits and sometimes when I pick it I already know what I am going to do. For others I have to think a while and even ask for ideas so I can make the best use of the wood.

 

[winemaker]

nice looking bowl =D>

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Looks good to me as well nice piece. Do you have a photo of the bottom

I didn't take one Dal...but will do and post after I've taken the brats to cricket

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I love those pieces made from something that is a "Challenge" Really nice piece and so obviously "real" and not manufactured. It just takes some know how, a lot of perseverance and a bit of inspiration to create something unique. I tend to choose knarly bits and sometimes when I pick it I already know what I am going to do. For others I have to think a while and even ask for ideas so I can make the best use of the wood.

I'm the same Woody....the more organic and the less man made the more I like it. I also sometimes struggle to "see" the finished shape in my minds eye when I'm looking at the chunk of dusty oak burr on the ground. Burr seems to conspire to make the choice harder as you get no clues with grain direction. On the other hand, its because of all that wild grain confusion in burrs that they're such beautiful and interesting pieces.

This one had so many splits and grikes etc that I wore the trend face shield at the start. I also faceplated it as I had a real concern it may fly off. As it turned out...it was OK. Normally I would just woodworm screw a piece that small.

 

[Grahamshed]

I like that Bob. Very rustic. Sort of thing I would have beside the door to chuck change or keys in.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Thanks Graham...for a minute I thought you were gunna say...keep by the door....to throw in the bin next time I go out

 

[gregmcateer]

Lovely

 

[Dalboy]

Thanks Graham...for a minute I thought you were gunna say...keep by the door....to throw in the bin next time I go out

And there is me thinking he was going to say "to use as a doorstop" :lol: :lol: :lol: too good for that though

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Looks good to me as well nice piece. Do you have a photo of the bottom

here's the underside Dal (note the 4 screw holes where the faceplate was fixed).

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Having said that you can hardly see them

 

[Grahamshed]

Thanks Graham...for a minute I thought you were gunna say...keep by the door....to throw in the bin next time I go out

No mate. I am a sucker for a good bit of wood grain / patterning and that has it in spades.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Most kind sir

 

[EnErY]

That's The biz Bob =D>
Regards
Bill