I acquired this large maple burl about 2 years ago. I sealed it up with Anchor Seal and left in my woodpile until today. I pulled all of the bark off. ( it was all but off already ) and hosed it off.
The burl is about 20 " at the widest point. My lathe has a 16 " swing.
I am really undecided about what to do with this. I know I need to take a chainsaw to it at least one more time to get it to where I can handle it. But before I cut it again I need to come up with an idea about what to turn from it.
I typically turn bowls, platters, lidded boxes and have done a few southwest style vessels and an occasional vase.
So I am looking for some suggestions as to what I might get out of this monster,
The sealing and storage seems to have gone ok. It is rock solid and no signs of any checking on the ends. Though I am sure I'll find some light check marks on the ends of the log.
Any ideas ?
The burl is about 20 " at the widest point. My lathe has a 16 " swing.
I am really undecided about what to do with this. I know I need to take a chainsaw to it at least one more time to get it to where I can handle it. But before I cut it again I need to come up with an idea about what to turn from it.
I typically turn bowls, platters, lidded boxes and have done a few southwest style vessels and an occasional vase.
So I am looking for some suggestions as to what I might get out of this monster,
The sealing and storage seems to have gone ok. It is rock solid and no signs of any checking on the ends. Though I am sure I'll find some light check marks on the ends of the log.
Any ideas ?