R is for Rocket Box

This was fun and challenging to make.

It’s 11″ tall and about 3″ diameter.

Box is Big Leaf Maple Burl, and the legs, rings, and finials are dyed maple.

Finish is lacquer.

This piece was selected for inclusion in the 2024 AAW Member Exhibition, “Common Roots”.

What is it? Box, 11″ tall, about 3″ dia, Big Leaf Maple Burl, dyed maple legs, rings, and finials , lacquer finish

Natural Burl Surface Goblet

Goblet with the natural burl surface on the outside of the goblet bowl, and top side of the base.

Big Leaf Maple burl with dyed maple stem. About 6-1/4″ tall. The bowl is about 3-1/4″ diameter. Finished with spray lacquer.

This piece was selected by the American Association of Woodturners Forum as Turning of the Week for June 6, 2022.

Big Leaf Maple Goblet

A natural-edged goblet, from a Big Leaf Maple burl. It is about 5″ tall and the bowl is about 2-1/2″ diameter. Looks like the burl may have a bit of spalting. The top of the base is uncut burl cap.