Bill Grumbine
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Well, sort of. The pictures below are of a punky spalted maple burl. It was so soft and cheesy that I could just about pinch chunks off to get the shape I wanted. I am not entirely happy with the finished piece, but they don't always come out the way we would like.
This is the good side. The bad side isn't all that bad, except that it allows one to see into the interior. I soaked the thing real good with Minwax Wood Hardener, but hollowing it out still ripped it up pretty good, and there was no way I was sticking anything in there to try and sand it up!
It is finished with Bush Oil, and that is it. It is a little dull looking, but I think it is going to stay that way - unless someone has a suggestion for me. Buffing it out, and I am not sure I have enough shellac on hand to give it a good French polish. I think it might soak it all up!
Finished size is around 7-8" in diameter and 4-5" high. I forgot to measure it before I came in to post.
Thanks for taking a look.
Bill
This is the good side. The bad side isn't all that bad, except that it allows one to see into the interior. I soaked the thing real good with Minwax Wood Hardener, but hollowing it out still ripped it up pretty good, and there was no way I was sticking anything in there to try and sand it up!
It is finished with Bush Oil, and that is it. It is a little dull looking, but I think it is going to stay that way - unless someone has a suggestion for me. Buffing it out, and I am not sure I have enough shellac on hand to give it a good French polish. I think it might soak it all up!
Finished size is around 7-8" in diameter and 4-5" high. I forgot to measure it before I came in to post.
Thanks for taking a look.
Bill