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  1. Atariak

    Atariak

    A natural-edge vessel turned from a Big Leaf Maple burl cap with bleached accent rings. The base posts were turned out of Madagascar Ebony and the base from African Mahogany. "Atariak" is Basque for "Portals". Widest diameter:27 1/2" Height (including Base): 25&quot...
  2. A Bowl Maker's Paradise

    A Bowl Maker's Paradise

    One of the largest trees on our planet Sequoia tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in Sequoia National Park on the western slope of the Sierras in central California This small area is this giant's native habitat. californiawoodartist.com Images copyright 2007 by Robert Manning
  3. Big Leaf

    Big Leaf

    Big Leaf This ancient kauri bowl was a bit of an undertaking as it is 14inches across, turning a thing of this size and trying to keep the form allowing for the carving was a teaser. I had to ring Andrew and order an extra long tool rest as well as I had 12 inches of overhang on my bowl...
  4. Big Leaf

    Big Leaf

    Big Leaf This ancient kauri bowl was a bit of an undertaking as it is 14inches across, turning a thing of this size and trying to keep the form allowing for the carving was a teaser. I had to ring Andrew and order an extra long tool rest as well as I had 12 inches of overhang on my bowl...
  5. Neolithic Cup and Saucer

    Neolithic Cup and Saucer

    A natural edge vessel-in-vessel turned from a piece of Big Leaf Maple burl. Two bands were turned and pyrographed using a micro torch and pyrography pen. Base: 2 3/4" dia. Overall Height:2 3/4" Maximum Diameter: 13 1/4" Finish: Waterlox & Carnuba Wax
  6. Big Midas

    Big Midas

    550mm long , 20 plus inches made from NewZealand Rimu ,Turned without the aid of waste blocks .Gold leaf and acylic followed by 10 coats of laquer This piece was one of my entries into The Royal Easter show http://www.naw.org.nz/gallery.htm The competition was steep this year with more...
  7. Big Leaf Maple

    Big Leaf Maple

    Big Leaf Maple with Walnut lid
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