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    Default burl to make bowl

    hey evry1 got some burl in and i wanted to start off makeing little bowls from the small stuff first could any1 give me some ideas on how to start at home with what kind of tools i need and also the process on making small burl bowls. here r some pics of wat i will be useing for practice i do no that 50 % off wat i have is ready to use and debarked types i have cream coolahbah ,red malle ,yellow box ,bimdle box

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    To make bowls you could use a small lathe and chuck, if you look in the wood turning zone of the forum you may find there is a thread that shows you how to, or ask a question. You could cave them with a grinder and caving and sanding disks, or by hand, using chisels.

    Just wondering where did you get them all I have been looking but cant find to much.

    Regards Ben
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    hey Bupton cheers for that i will take a look at the thread right now and i like the grinder idea and sanding disk that sounds good to me .. and as for the burl i have heaps if u need let me no i always get new stuff in due to my work as a tree lopper i have a few friends that r helping me out with supply and im helping other wood workers out all the best and thanks for the tip for bowl makeing

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    Have found these videos of turning

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPgzv4r3dcU&playnext=1&list=PL106391AD6D2BFF26]YouTube - Woodturning Turning A Natural Edge Candy Dish 1 OF 2[/ame]

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otpyw7kyp9k&feature=BF&list=PL106391AD6D2BFF26&index=18]YouTube - Woodturning Projects Turning A Natural Edge Candy Dish 2 OF 2[/ame]
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    love ur work Bupton thats helpful

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    Woodslab you #$%^&!

    I have a small stash of Burls, but you lucky individual have a motsa.

    I have carved by hand and grinder and turned burl bowls. It can be damn hard work whichever way you go. If some of the larger burls are still green, I would rough the bowl now. Allow to dry, then finish . . . it is easier on the tools and your sanity
    Pat
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    hahaha cheers Pat that made me smile i will be getting heaps more and all of that stuff is almost a grade i got 50 burls i gotta debark thanks for the tip aswell

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    Sorry for the slight threadjack but in the second video, did he apply the wax whilst sanding? I haven't seen it done that way and am interested to know more. What type of wax would you use for that?
    It's only a mistake if you don't learn from it.

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    Ok heres another Question to debark burl and the burl type im talking about is cream coolabah, red coolabah the out side is really tuff compared to the red malle burl i striped with a gurnie wich was easy mind u i havent tryed wit this new stuff i got it looks like really hard bark . I heard soak the burl then gurnie them but i see burl buckle and change shape if u soak it in a tub of water wat should i doo any one?

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    I have read that you can use a pressure washer.
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    Wire Brush, chisel, Stainless wire cup brush and tailed heavy duty drill, pick, curses etc.

    Good Luck
    Pat
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    thanks il give that a go Pat

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