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  1. 24th May 2010, 05:51 PM #1
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    Default A couple of Burls

    Hi All
    I haven't been around much in the last few weeks as SWMBO has been rather crook in fact I have had her in hopital for 4 weeks but she is home now and on the mend
    the first platter is a red Mallee burl 250 dia X 50 high the grain is so good that I just had to leave it as simple as possible. the finish is sanded to 600 and EEE shellawax and 2 coats of Glow

    The second one is a Red Gum Root Burl it is 340 on the longest axis 180 high the "Bowl" is 180 dia.. It was sanded to 400 with my rear end twitiching all the time So far it has had 3 coats of WOP and is shown here after being cut between coats I will probably put 5-6 coats on
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  3. 24th May 2010, 06:12 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by bowl-basher View Post
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    So what brand of underpants did you wear to contain the exertions of that second bowl? Seriously, very nice, particularly the lines on the first bowl!
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    Great work BB,
    Both are first rate.
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    Great work BB.

    How'd you mount the RMB to turn off the foot?

    The RG root ball would've been quite a challenge. It's come up v. well.

    My only 2c worth would be to suggest a slightly smaller bowl section in it and something a little more interesting to define the transition from flat to wall. A step or a bead maybe.

    Sorry to hear of the missus' health problems. Hope she's come good.
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  6. 24th May 2010, 06:30 PM #5
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    i love the red mallee and the rg root burl looks challenging

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    Well done BB, you are braver man than me. If you haven't already considered it, you definitely should enter these in the Aus Woodturning Exhibition. Entries close this week and can be downloaded from their website; theaustralianwoodturningexhibition.com
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    The Mallee Burl is beautiful and MBGitW agrees. The RG root ball in natural edge just doesn't work for either of us, but alot of people like that style. Butt clenching exercises would help.
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    Congrat.BB Beautiful Wood and Beautiful Finish.
    Cheers Tony.
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    Graham, spectacular wood, shows off very well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsser View Post
    Great work BB.

    How'd you mount the RMB to turn off the foot?

    The RG root ball would've been quite a challenge. It's come up v. well.

    My only 2c worth would be to suggest a slightly smaller bowl section in it and something a little more interesting to define the transition from flat to wall. A step or a bead maybe.

    Sorry to hear of the missus' health problems. Hope she's come good.
    Hey Rsser
    The Mallee was reversed in my coles jaws and the red gum was with a jam chuck
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  12. 24th May 2010, 08:33 PM #11
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    Sorry to hear the boss hasn't been well. Hope she is now well and truly on the mend.

    Very good and very brave turning old mate.

    You must now have super strong sphincter muscles.
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    Have not tried a burl item yet. Seeing your beauties makes me keener than ever. Glad your wife is on the mend.
    Cheers, Shirley
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    That grain in the red mallee is amazing , beautiful job
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    Both fantastic pieces, grand work indeed. Will wait to see whats next. Best wishes for the boss.
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    I have some red mallee root from KenW, I hope it turns out as good as that.
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