Back Into Production

 

The studios tours are over and it is time to get back into production.  Brian has collected his most promising burls and brought them into the workshop.  Timbers which have been drying for a few years have been cut and made into rounds on the bandsaw. Maple and box elder burl, walnut burl and spalted maple are now ready for turning into platters and bowls.

Brian is excited about getting back to work as he finds inspiration in the shape of the burl, the texture of the wood and his intuitive approach to woodturning.

A Redwood Platter is Created

Brian loves working with redwood.  The process of making a platter begins with choosing the wood.  Brian studies the slab to find the area with the most character.  Instead of straight growth lines found in the trunk of the tree, a burl has irregular grain, bark inclusions and a mixture of sap lines and heart wood with their light and dark colours.  With a compass, Brian scribes the circle which will become the platter.

Next the bandsaw is used to cut the burl into a circle.



Even in its raw state, you can see that this will be a beautiful piece.  Stay tuned as it is mounted on the lathe tomorrow.