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Arbutus Root Burl with Rocks

This Arbutus Root Burl bowl measures 16" X 8" without the plinth. The arbutus (Madrone) in our area grows on the southern rocky outcrops and being a root burl we almost always encounter rocks. This bowl has 5 rocks in total, 2 are on the inside while 3 are on the outside. Any areas where there are rocks the material was removed by carving the waste wood away. Due to the position and size of the rocks this piece is turned with some hand carving. We were invited to participate in a show called PUSH and the theme was to push the boundaries, very happy to say our piece sold on the opening night.
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Thanks Gene, no CNC or any other type of tools, its completely turned on our Oneway Lathe. Some rocks are embedded and out of site when I started and a few may be present. I flood the ones I see with thin CA and then put duct tape around that area. Once I know how deep the rock is and that its very secure I remove the tape but am still turning at rather low RPM. The rocks that are embedded come to the surface as I turn, once the tool hits the rock its dull and need sharpening. I then make a line where the rock is and turn from both sides up to the rock. The band of wood that is left is removed by hand, it continues this way till I am finished. I have several more pieces in various stages with the rocks. cheers
 

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