Who says a lathe can only make things that are round?! This oriental box made from spalted maple box was created completely on the lathe. It is a difficult process with spectacular results. It is 4 1/2" tall at its highest point and is 11" long. It has very interesting figure and grain, and with its unique shape it is a piece unlike any other. It was sanded to 12,000 grit and finished with a semi-gloss polyurethane giving it a smooth finish and soft luster.

This Oregon myrtlewood bowl stands 3 1/2" high, 5 1/2" in diameter, and is 3/8" thickIt has interesting character and grain which adds to the beauty of the wood, and is finished with a food safe finish.

This figured maple bowl features a lip on its rim, stands 2 1/4" tall, is 9 3/4" in diameter, and is 3/8" thick. The figuring adds a distinct character to the grain of the maple. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This figured maple bowl features a lip on the edge, as well as some spalting (the black lines in the wood). It stands approximately 2" tall, is 9" in diameter, and 1/2" thick. The figuring and spalting add a distinct character to the grain of the maple. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This figured maple bowl features a wide lip on the edge and stands 2 1/8" tall, is 8 3/4" in diameter, and is 2/8" thick. The figuring adds a distinct character to the grain of the maple. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This walnut bowl is 1 3/4" high, 8 1/4" in diameter, and is 3/8" thick. It has a lip on the edge for a decorative effect and a branch inclusion on the edge which adds interesting character.

Made from maple burl this piece has great figuring and eyeswhich add a unique look to its character. The bowl measures 2 3/4"" high. is 7" in diameter, and is 3/8" thick.

No one is sure what causes burls to form on a tree. It is suspected that they may be formed due to stress or injury. Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood, prized for its beauty by many; its rarity also adds to its expense. It is sought after by furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. Burl wood is very hard to work with hand tools or on a lathe because its grain is twisted and interlocked, causing it to chip and chatter unpredictably. This "wild grain" makes burl wood extremely dense and adds to is character.

This bowl was made from ambrosia maple. The intriguing character of the wood is caused by the tunnels left by the ambrosia beetle. It has a small base and a outward curve at its lip to add further character.

It stands 3 1/2" high, is 6 1/2" in diameter, and is 1/2" thick. It is finished with a food safe finish.

This Osage Orange bowl features a curved lip, stands 3" tall, is 5" in diameter, and is 3/8" thick. The soft orange color adds a distinct character to the grain of the wood. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This cherry bowl features a curved lip, pleasing shape, and stands 3" tall, is 5" in diameter, and is 3/8" thick. The soft red color adds a distinct character to the grain of the wood. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.
 

This canary wood bowl features a lip on its rim and stands 1 3/4" tall, is 5 3/4" in diameter, and is 1/4" thick. The slightly yellow color adds a distinct character to the unique grain of the wood. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This bowl is made from cherry and stands 2 3/4" tall, is 7 1/2" in diameter, and is 3/8" thick. The soft red color adds a distinct character to the unique grain of the wood. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This figured maple bowl features a lip on the edge, as well as some spalting (the black lines in the wood). It stands approximately 2 3/4" tall, is 7 3/4" in diameter, and 3/8" thick. The figuring and spalting add a distinct character to the grain of the maple ,and this piece is darker than most figured maple which addes a nice contrast to the grain inclusions. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This bowl was made from ambrosia maple. The intriguing character of the wood is caused by the tunnels left by the ambrosia beetle. It has an outward curve at its lip to add further character of the piece.

It stands 3 1/2" high, is 7" in diameter, and is 3/8" thick. It is finished with a food safe finish.

This figured maple bowl features a band of walnut for contrast, as well as some interesting grain patterns. It stands approximately 3" tall, is 7.5" in diameter, and 3/8" thick. The figuring adds a distinct character to the grain of the maple. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This figured maple bowl features a lip on the edge that has been filled with a blue resin to add a distinct character to the piece. It stands approximately 2" tall, is 10 3/4" in diameter, and 1/4" thick. The figuring and edge band add a distinct character to the grain of the maple. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This large segmented maple bowl is made of 256 individual pieces. It is made from walnut, maple, redheart, and yellow heart, and stands 6 1/2" tall, is 9 1/2" in diameter, and is 1/4" thick. The contrast of the different woods add contrast and a distinct character to the piece. The bowl is finished with a food safe finish.

This hollow form is made of Oregon myrtlewood and sits on a walnut base. It stands 4 1/4" high and is 5 1/2" at its widest point. The opening is 1 5/16" wide and the walls are 3/8" thick. It has a distinctive grain pattern, was sanded to 600 grit for a smooth feel, and finished with a high gloss polyurethane.

This hollow form was made from an elm burl meaning it has an uncharacteristic grain, figure, eyes, and rays. This makes it a striking piece. It measures 4" tall, 3 1/4" wide at the base, and 6" wide at its widest point. The opening is 2" wide and it the walls are 1/4" thick.

It was sanded to 12,000 grit and finished with a beeswax and orange oil mixture giving it a satin feel and a soft luster. Alone it makes a striking decorative and conversation piece, or it may be displayed as shown as a flower pot/vase (flowers not included).

No one is sure what causes burls to form on a tree. It is suspected that they may be formed due to stress or injury. Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood, prized for its beauty by many; its rarity also adds to its expense. It is sought after by furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. Burl wood is very hard to work with hand tools or on a lathe because its grain is twisted and interlocked, causing it to chip and chatter unpredictably. This "wild grain" makes burl wood extremely dense and adds to is character.

This large hollow form is made of maple and has an interesting grain and figure. It measures 4" high, 8" at its widest point, has a 1" opening, and the walls are 3/16" - 1/4" thick. Hollow objects this large are often difficult to find, especially with such a small opening. In and of itself it will make a great decorative and conversation piece, or it can be used to hold flowers or other such objects.

It was sanded to 12,000 grit for a smooth satin feel, and buffed with wax for a satin feel and soft luster.