shapes

[Charlie Knighton]

i was noticing the very nice shapes of Terry Scott's burls

can most shapes that are used on heartwood be used on burls????

what about the prank

Dudfield was fined $198.

for???? i guess that was in New Zealand money

 

[Odie]

i was noticing the very nice shapes of Terry Scott's burls

can most shapes that are used on heartwood be used on burls????

what about the prank for???? i guess that was in New Zealand money

Hi Charlie......

Saaaay......those are some nice looking shapes by Terry Scott.

For someone who has progressed beyond being a novice in woodturning, I don't think burls are going to be much of a limiting factor in choice of shapes. The major obstacles would be tiny cracks, voids, wavey grain, and bark inclusions. As I'm sure you are well aware, these things can be overcome, but it takes sharp tools and tool control to get a nice clean cut......in spite of the hoops burl presents!

ooc

 

[hockenbery]

Charlie,

The size, shape, and structural integrity of the burls limit what I can make from each one.
I agree with Odie in general but not for a specific burl, I find most burls to be quite limiting due to their size and shape.

Lots of burls have eyes radiating toward the surface of the burl. this is sort of the "grain" of the burl. The surface of the burl may have spikes and lots of peaks and valleys. How to match the shape of the turning to the shape and surface of the burl and get the best figure showing can be quite a puzzle.

I used to get a lot of cherry burls in MD. They varied a lot in Structure.
Lots of bark inclusions and structural issues.

happy turning,
Al

 

[Odie]

Charlie,

The size, shape, and structural integrity of the burls limit what I can make from each one.

I agree with Odie in general but not for a specific burl,

Yes, I think I'd have to agree with Al.

Although it could be considered generally correct, my response was too general to assume it addressed the issue in all cases. On a piece-by-piece basis, there are individual examples of burl that definitely require a higher degree of perception regarding the final shape, as well as skill level in achieving it.

Good call, Al.......

Burls are probably the most likely of turning wood blanks to contain surprises that are hidden.....until the interior is exposed. They are sort of like Forrest Gump's box of chocolates.....you never know what you're going to get!

ooc

 

[Charlie Knighton]

They are sort of like Forrest Gump's box of chocolates

sort of special that way for a chunk turner, not sure i have seen a segmenter use burl in a piece, i am sure someone has or will, this child just has not seen it