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redwood burl

  1. Redwood burl hollow form

    Redwood burl hollow form

    5” x 3” Turned this piece while it was ~20% MC. The result is some nice movement through the neck and a rippled texture along the shoulder. Applied a couple coats of sanding sealer to help slow the drying process and avoid major splits. Two-stage buff: first with brown tripoli and then with an...
  2. Redwood burl platter

    Redwood burl platter

    15 inches across and 2 inches in height. This burl was cut in the 50's. I had a bit of trouble with finishing and had to re finish it 3 times.
  3. Redwood burl lidded box

    Redwood burl lidded box

    Redwood burl with segmented walnut rim and walnut/burl lid. 5 1/2" diameter
  4. Old growth redwood burl

    Old growth redwood burl

    This was from a old growth redwood burl that someone gave me. His father collected it back in the 50's. Litterly dry as a bone. Finished with shellac. About 8 inches wide. The grooves didn't turn out so well because of the powder dry condition of the wood.
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