Myrtlewood. Roughly 4.75-inch diameter x 4-inches high. I LOVE myrtlewood – the grain is always fascinating and it cuts relatively smoothly. The heartwood seems to deteriorate quickly, however, judging from every piece of it I have and that poses problematic issues when turning down through the wood (as opposed to …
Turned from Hemlock (white fir). 7.5-inch diameter, 3-inches tall. Watco Tung Oil finish with wax.
My first Cherry-wood bowl. Salvaged from a neighbor’s storm damaged tree. 3.5-inches high & approx 5-inches in diameter. Finish is Watco Teak Oil and wax.
As the horizon recedes…these grow smaller…..diminishing returns and such, eh What Watson? By Jove, what jolly fun to rotate plant carcasses in excess of thousands of RPMs! This is the last of the strange burl. Sadly. About 4.75-inches in diameter and 2.5-inches tall. Fortunately a neighbor has dropped off a …
This is the month for bowls….getting back into the shop before and after work….making sawdust.This is the 2nd bowl from an unknown burl. Approx 5.5-inch diameter, 3-inch height.