All Replies on What to do with an odd burl

stabilize it and cast it before turning then make a bowl.

Rich

Do you suggest casting the entire thing, or just enough to fill in the low spots? I’ve never used resin, do you have a brand or product to suggest? It’s a great idea that’ll keep the great looking character

When turning a burl there are no guarantees. While took some outstanding photos really not seeing everything you are seeing. Would mount between centers to get basic bowl outside shape. If used my spur drive center in the headstock or worm screw mounted in my chuck would turn either a tenon or recess so can mount in chuck to turn inside of the bowl.

The time and cost of stabilizing not something would want to take on. Prefer to leave voids, cracks, or holes natural. Yes, you need to watch your tool control so don’t do lot of damage. My way of saying take it easy when tuning inside.

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Can always use epoxy to fill voids, cracks or holes before turning or as you turn also. Question then is whether to leave epoxy clear or dye it.

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-- Bill

If the wood hasnt started to rot, turn as is, no need to stabilize, unless you dont want to end up with thru holes. Folks seem to really like the bowls/platters with through holes that I turn. A simple bowl form is best IMO, the wood is the star not the form with a nice burl.