When I first saw this piece I had my doubts about it's ability to withstand turning. Lots of rot and rocks! Thankfully, it came through it just fine though not without significant effort on my part. Finished in shellac.
This is how I go about turning a root ball like this. I do not recommend anyone else use these methods. I will take care of my safety and I recommend you take care of yours.
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Thank you to Tad Jenkins from Wyoming for sending this along for all to enjoy!
Things I Like To Turn:
Live Edge Bowls, Natural Edge Bowls, Bark On Bowls, Firewood Pile Bowls, Natural Vases, Wood With Bug Holes, Cracked, Natural Voids, Knots, Ironwood. The Unusual become my Newest Woodturning Video Each Week!
What I use:
Bowl Gouges, Spindle Gouge, Skew Chisel, Parting Tool, Dovetail Tool, Face Plate Ring, Wood Worm Screw, SuperNova2 Chuck, Power Sanding Disks, Sand O Flex, Howard Feed & Wax, Sanding Sealer, Shellac, Scotch Brite Pads for Smoothing Finishes