Square Natural Edge Spalted Birch

This is from some wood I rescued from a burn pile. I had split the log and turned a regular bowl with the other side. When this challenge came along, I was looking at what I had ready to turn and this is what jumped on and off the lathe.

Eight inches on the sides and about five inches tall. Finished with several coats of Danish oil and a couple top coats of lacquer.

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Robert_Harper

Registered: December 2009
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
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Date: Fri October 12, 2012
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Keywords: square bowl challenge

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Dirk Hoogendoorn

Hoogy's Photos

Really nice piece Robert. Very unique design and lovely accents, that is a real keeper, er oops I guess you won't, but someone will for sure.

Just messing with wood

#1 Sat October 13, 2012 6:41pm

Guy Bratt

That awsome. Makes you want to hold it...to study it...

#2 Sun October 14, 2012 12:28pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Nice job, Robert. Are the bottom and top turned on 2 different axies or am I picking up on some photographic illusion? Really doesn't matter I don't guess. The wood and the work are both very nice. You done good! 8)

#3 Mon October 15, 2012 8:38pm

Robert_Harper

It looks funny to me too but they are on the same axis. The bottom may be a bit thick. I had some issued with the vacuum chuck that I didn't figure out until about a week after I finished this one.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#4 Wed October 17, 2012 1:16am