odie
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For the past two days, I've been struggling with this Australian Jarrah burl bowl. I was worried from the start, because there were huge voids, shrinkage cracks, bark inclusions, etc. The basic bowl blank cost me $160, so I really was worried that I'd lose it. Besides thinking it might explode on me anytime, the darn thing dulled tools really quick. The final shape was the result of eliminating as much of the voids as possible, and trying not to be too weird looking! Final size is 10 3/4" x 3". Had 16% MC, and took 12 months to reach stabilization. Went from 2000 grams to 1885 grams. I'm guessing, but final weight is probably 6-800 grams.....the walls were kept thick, because I thought it might come apart on the lathe. Sanding was a big problem, because all those voids kept catching, and tearing.
Knowing how people are, somebody will probably like the shape, thinking it was intentional!
Anyway, I do feel a lot better about it now, but feel like I got away with something!
I'm sure most of you have had similar experiences.
-----odie-----
Good evening to you all........
Knowing how people are, somebody will probably like the shape, thinking it was intentional!
Anyway, I do feel a lot better about it now, but feel like I got away with something!
I'm sure most of you have had similar experiences.
-----odie-----
Good evening to you all........
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