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Thread: Coolibah Burl NE/Bowl

  1. 02-10-2007, 5:12 PM #1
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    Coolibah Burl NE/Bowl

    This Coolibah Burl measures 9" x 7-1/2" x 4" tall. I wanted to achieve something a little different that would show not only the inside of the burl but the exterior. The top was pretty straight forward but the base was a problem. I turned eight different bases. Tall ones, short ones, fat ones, skinny ones, light wood, dark wood. Anyway the base I ended up with is number nine. The base actually matches the top in color but I couldn't get rid of the shadow. I'm tired of bases and ready to move on. As always your comments are welcome.
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  3. 02-10-2007, 6:22 PM #2
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    Very, very, cool. I googled Coolibah just to see if it was a "wood" or some exotic material. It reminds me sea coral or similar. Looks great.
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  4. 02-10-2007, 6:31 PM #3
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    Kieth.....If you put that up for sale...it won't be around long! Very, very nice! It's also nice to know that other turners don't get things right the first time. I thought I had the patent on that operation!
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  5. 02-10-2007, 8:22 PM #4
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    I don't know what all the other bases were like but that one is about as perfect as I've seen, especially for that bowl. The bowl is a beauty without the base but it really stands out on that base.
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  6. 02-10-2007, 8:32 PM #5
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    Beautiful piece, Keith!
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  7. 02-10-2007, 8:33 PM #6
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    Very cool, Keith. It kinda looks like a natural formation of volanic rock or coral. I'd half expect to see some fish swimming around in there.
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  8. 02-10-2007, 8:35 PM #7
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    Keith,

    That is AWSOME!!!! I really like the bottom detail. Perfect and very fitting.
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  9. 02-10-2007, 8:47 PM #8
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    Wow Keith that is absolutely beautiful. The detail on the bottom is fantastic.
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  10. 02-10-2007, 9:02 PM #9
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    Geez Keith....You're an artist!!! I think it's great how the base sorta creates a mirror image of the bowl. Your detail around the rim was a nice touch too. Nicely done!
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  11. 02-10-2007, 9:05 PM #10
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    Keith, I just don't believe they get any better than that! The base works beautifully w/it! Great job.
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  13. 02-10-2007, 9:53 PM #12
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  14. 02-11-2007, 1:12 AM #13
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    That is one beautiful piece of work... you did a great job on it!
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  15. 02-11-2007, 7:24 AM #14
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    WOW! That is beautiful. Great job Keith.
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  16. 02-11-2007, 3:41 PM #15
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    Keith, I love this work. Beautiful cap, great execution, and the perfect choice for a base design.

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