Finish on a natural edge burl question.

Here’s an option: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTliWMe0WP0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

I enjoy his videos.

-- You can lead a horse to water, but you can't tie his shoes. Blaze Foley

When I have a natural edge to deal with I usually use a spray on Shellac. I apply multiple light coats. Shellac dries fast so you can get several coats on in a day.

Also – Shellac will work as a base for any other finish. One could use spray on Shellac for the entire bowl and then add something more durable (lacquer, poly, BLO, whatever) on the smooth portion.

-- Rich, Cedar Rapids, IA - I'm a woodworker. I don't create beauty, I reveal it.

what Rich stated. Shellac is a great base coat.

-- Kyle Edwards, http://www.sawmillnc.com, Iron Station , NC (near Charlotte)

Rich, and Kyle Do you have a trusted brand of spray on shellac that you use?

-- -Zeke- "I hate to rush off, but I gotta go see a man about a log"

I use BLO on pens that are turning on the lathe.
It would have the same effect on a bowl.
The heat generated from the wiping rag on the spinning piece actually dries and hardens the BLO.
Then use a dry rag on the spinning piece for extra heat and polishing effect.
It leaves a soft to the touch and shiny finish…..try it !!

-- Imagination rules the world. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~ http://quiltedwood.com

Thanks DB, I’ll give that a try.

-- -Zeke- "I hate to rush off, but I gotta go see a man about a log"