The process
From Burl to Bowl
A maple burl becomes a finished bowl, one step at a time.
1
Top of burl
2
Bottom view of burl
3
Cardboard template for cutting the edges of the burl on the bandsaw
4
Cutting completed on the bandsaw
5
Mounting the burl on the lathe with a face plate
6
Burl after the edge is trued with a gouge
7
Bottom of the bowl finished with a recess for the chuck
8
Bottom of the bowl attached to a chuck
9
Hollowing out the inside of the bowl
10
Ready for sanding
11
Ready for finishing