Red Mallee Bowl

This bowl was turned from Red Mallee Burl. The outer spines were mostly turned away, leaving subtle hints of their existence. Lots of swirls and eyes. I was able to capture just the right amount of sapwood to show the color contrast. Approximate size is 9.0" diameter and 2.0" deep. Critiques are welcomed.
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Leo Frilot

Registered: February 2007
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Date: Wed October 1, 2008
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Keywords: red mallee bowl

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David Hamann

very nice. never heard of red mallee until now, it is a nice lookin wood. how does it turn?

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#1 Wed October 1, 2008 4:18am

JimQuarles

Upside down, Dave. It's from OZ. Looking good.

#2 Wed October 1, 2008 4:30am

Mike Baber

Leo, show us a photo of the inside, I like what I can see, but I believe the inside is where the action is and I would love to see it. Thumbs Up!

Wizzy

#3 Wed October 1, 2008 4:44am

roundwood

Nice Job. I like this one as well. Just curious does it have foot or flat or round bottom? What finish did you use on this? I like the shape and design.

#4 Wed October 1, 2008 11:10am

Leo Frilot

I love to turn it but it can beat you up pretty bad. Very hard and grows in Australia. It's footed and I'll send another pic soon. Finished with 4 coats of BLO and buffed with steel wool and Renaissance wax.

#5 Wed October 1, 2008 7:20pm

Chuck Beland

Leo,
great job as always post the other one you did that shows the color inside. it's stunning.

#6 Sat October 4, 2008 9:45am