Woodturning: FRANKENBOWL! Maple Burl Cap

This beautiful burl cap is big leaf maple. I purchased it on eBay for $25, and I think it was well worth the price. To keep the excellent texture of the top of the cap, I turned a small recess in the center of the top. Then I finished it with Watco Wiping Polyurethane.
Links to items and tools that I frequently use:
**** tools ****
Record Power SC4 chuck: bit.ly/2MADQ5E
SC4\SC3 75mm heavy duty chuck jaws: amzn.to/32FQWFv
Right-angle drill for sanding - Neiko 3/8" Power Drill: amzn.to/35UFJTJ
Rikon 14" 10-325 Bandsaw: www.amazon.com/dp/B002FL3ZFY/...
Plastic center finder: amzn.to/2ogsBra
Elliptical (teardrop) carbide cutter: bit.ly/2p4hy4R
General Tools Moisture Meter: amzn.to/33gn03k
Thompkins thickness-checking tool: bit.ly/33q5ium
Woodpecker's carbon fiber pencil: bit.ly/2WFIN1R
Oregon CS1500 18 in. 15 Amp Self-Sharpening Corded Electric Chainsaw: amzn.to/35ubiCG
Saral Transfer Paper: amzn.to/2H4gPZW
Colwood Cub wood burner: bit.ly/3jXjS47
Woodturning Wonders Inertial Sander: bit.ly/35GC3rb
Faceshield - UVEX Bionic: amzn.to/2WeqRLC
Airshield Pro, powered dust mask/face shield: amzn.to/32EGheh
Woodturner's Apron: amzn.to/2BCVvVi
Starbond CA glue: Direct from Starbond bit.ly/3bybqaA (use code RickTurns at checkout to save 10% on your purchase)
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Ack's Abrasive Paste, and Polishing Paste: ackswoodpaste.com/
Watco Wipe-On Polyurethane Finish, Gloss - amzn.to/3dOXQ3a
Mahoney's Walnut Oil Utility Finish: amzn.to/2MyaNRE
Sanding disks: bit.ly/30pajTe
Renaissance Wax Polish , 200 ml: amzn.to/2pROr51
Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/32HG4Hc
Vinyl gloves: amzn.to/2NcbQWC
My homemade ring tool: • Woodturning: Making a ... , • Woodturning: Making a ... , • Woodturning: Using (an...
My homemade dedicated negative rake scraper: • Make a Dedicated Negat...
My homemade drying box: • A Quick and Cheap Dryi...
My homemade depth gauge: • Make a Bowl Depth Gauge
My homemade giant faceplate: • a really REALLY big fa...
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The music during the close of the video, "Happy Little Elves" by Audionautix, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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[@paullayden]

oh not again Rick, nope just a void. Thank heavens. A nice peace of art Rick. great work

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

LOL! Thanks for watching and commenting, Paul.

[@shaunfelton2046]

You’ve gotta love a burl piece, Rick. You’ve done this one justice.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you so much, Shaun.

[@patcallaway9804]

You must be living right! The universe smiled on you! That's a really nice piece.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Yep, the universe wanted to scare the pants off me! Thanks for watching, Pat.

[@paulsimmons390]

Rick you scare us wood turners. Glad this turned out to be so beautiful.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

LOL! Thanks for watching, Paul!

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Absolutely gorgeous, Rick!
Man, my heart sank when you thought you went through the bottom. Don't scare me like that!!
What a beautiful burl to start with and your design and finish only enhances it. Really like this, good job, Rick!
Phil

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks so much, Phil!

[@noahsark5279]

Like everyone else I gasped when I thought you went through the bottom. Whew! Dodged that bullet. Since I DID do that with the platter you helped me with, I know of a solution. Ha, ha. When you started I wasn’t sure which side should be the top or the bottom. Shows I’ve never turned a Burl bowl before! Love the finish and the final look. So unique. Thanks for sharing.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

This was my first burl bowl. It wasn’t very thick and that kind of determined the shape. Thanks for watching, Cathy.

[@woodwormpaul1893]

Superb looking piece fabulous Rick well done

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Thanks for watching, Paul.

[@rayworstine4399]

Top shelf piece, Rick! You sure has me in suspense when you saw the void. Thumbs up.

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Thanks for watching and commenting, Ray.

[@kam70111]

That is absolutely eye-popping, stunning.

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Thank you so much, Khan.

[@SilverBack.]

I love burl wood , nice job Rick 👍👍👍👍

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Thanks for watching, Douglas.

[@cortlandhunt4721]

Really beautiful piece Rick! Love the eyes in it. 👍🇺🇸

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Thanks for watching, Cortland.

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Love it Rick Looks Awesome!!! Very Beautiful Piece 👍👍👍

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Thanks for watching and commenting, Kimsey.

[@jnol9009]

Nice job and a big sigh of relief! thx for sharing

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching, J.

[@CajunFloridian]

Beautiful piece! Maple Burl has always been on the top of my favorites

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

That item turned out great. The chunk of burl cost me $50, but it was worth it.

[@CajunFloridian]

@@RickTurnsWoodturning It definitely did, I love it. Now it's even more valuable than when you first bought the raw material.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

That is a great burl. Well done Rick.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, Doug.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely stunning Rick

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Thanks for watching and commenting, Donald.

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Another stunner Rick! That’s a beaut!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks so much, Jordan.

[@bawbreizhartwood]

Hi Rick
Very good work 👍👍
The grain is beautiful and the finish perfect!
take care
Morgan

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching and for your comments, BAW.

[@danhealy7341]

Beautiful bowl Rick. You did justice to the burl cap. I have been using Watco finishes for years and have never been disappointed.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks much for watching, Dan.

[@TorbayTimberTwirler]

What a lovely bowl, very nicely done.👍👍👍

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Thanks much for watching, Torbay.

[@combinesawmill]

Beautiful piece. Just lovely.

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Thanks for watching and commenting, Tony

[@jcw4101]

Wonderful piece Rick. Another great video as well.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, JCW.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Rick, That is just sublime. Fantastic video. Take care Rick. Cheers, Huw

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, Huw!

[@jean-louishoules5198]

A great piece from which you took advantage. 👍

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching, Jean.

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

I thought I was gonna say... you had a week like some of the other guys. Seems to be that kinda week, but you got lucky! I love that bowl Rick! Thanks for sharing your creativity with me again. Stay safe, Vickie

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching and for your comments, Vickie.

[@carolriley8472]

Stunning bowl...I'm happy to say that I turned one that is nearly identical.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, Carol. I’d love to see your bowl - where did you get the burl from? I bought mine off eBay.

[@carolriley8472]

I bought the blank on eBay and my husband named it "Craters of the Moon". I emailed you the pictures.

[@sheilahperry-rosales8748]

Love the knobbiness!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Me too! Thanks for watching, Sheilah.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great 👍

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Thank you, MV.

[@JiggsysShed]

That is a beautiful bowl Rick. Awesome work

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks so much, Jiggsy.

[@a.d.knives7250]

Love it. So glad you left a natural edge. Was afraid you would turn it away. Very nice piece.

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Thanks for watching and commenting, AD

[@mpart_woodlathe-stuff]

Pretty cool looking piece Rick ! And so glad you didn't funnel it out. Thanks for sharing🙏 Take care. -Mike😷

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Mike.

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Nice piece Rick..pretty finish...stay safe...press on 😎 Joe

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks so much, Radio.

[@oneshotme]

That is beautiful Rick!!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

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Thank you, Oneshot.

[@carlspringle9342]

Beautiful piece Rick.

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Thanks for watching, Carl.

[@ThePapa1947]

That is a beauty Rick! I was not sure what to expect when you had to bleep something out. Glad it was a false alarm because I was thinking when you started what I might be cutting the cap off the big burl I have and make one of these. But I did not want to have to make a hole in mine LOL.
For sure you have one here I want to copy!
Gary

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Thank you for your comments, Gary.

[@PeggyStentzCasey]

Another beauty!!!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, Peggy.

[@ghostwriter5762]

Outstanding work!

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Thank you, ghostwriter.

[@woodturningartbyhabeebasad1020]

Nice work love the sense of humor LOL ☺️👍🏽

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Thanks for watching, Habeeb.

[@LewisKauffman]

My heart stopped when that void showed up! Gorgeous!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Mine too, Lewis. I had been extra careful, I thought. What a relief it was to find out I hadn’t done that!

[@brayswoodturning5036]

Awesome looking piece!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching, Bray.

[@bill40bates]

What a great piece of wood! I really like the Watco Wipe on Poly. Didn’t seem to disappoint this time either!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching, Unruhly. The Watco is looking good. Much better than the various other wiping varnishes I have tried.

[@RcWoodturning]

Beautiful frankenbowl Rick. I don't see the bolts in the side. Lol. Nice job my friend. Someday I'll get a hold of a burl. Thanks for sharing. Rc.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

LOL! I had to remove those electrodes before I started. I had to buy that burl. I have a lot of “normal” wood, from trees cut down around here, the odd looking wood is what gets the most UA-cam views. Thanks for watching.

[@joycemiller6188]

wow , it is beautiful.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, Joyce.

[@LewisSkeeter]

Beautiful!

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Thank you, Skeeter.

[@JOSEGIORDANOwoodturning]

Una hermosa pieza Rick !!! Saludos !!!!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Gracias por ver y comentar, Jose.
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[@RobBrandtWoodturning]

So Rick, who was the intelligent guy that warmed up the glue gun…suspense is killing me. Love the burl bowl by the way:) Keep well, Rob

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

LOL! Thanks much for watching, Rob.

[@MaL-bf2zo]

Interestingly beautiful finished product! I did a loud Oh no! When I heard you say hole at the bottom. Glad it was not there, and to see two woodturning videos from you this week..

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

I didn't say "oh no" - what I said had to be bleeped out! Thanks for watching, Ma.

[@MaL-bf2zo]

You did have a strong reaction...Glad that hole was not there and the project turned out beautifully. Less painful than the poplar vase.

[@olddovecote4875]

Great job!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching, Dovecote.

[@oneturnatatime6309]

Amazingly beautiful Rick! I’m going to start looking for burl now in eBay

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks much, Jojo!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Rick, glad it was only a void and you did not renew your membership in the funnel club. Maple burl caps are way too pretty to turn into waste wood! Simple and well done.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

The burl cap is amazing - I was deathly afraid I was going to screw it up somehow. Thanks much for watching, Valerie.

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Gorgeous bowl, Rick. Nice save. It was almost the most beautiful funnel. Lol. Awesome job.

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Thanks, Copper.

[@miketobish5387]

Beautiful

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Thank you, Mike.

[@davidcrandell1172]

Beautiful piece. It looks a lot like Aust Mallee to me.

[@MH-qq3kj]

What a beautiful burl! Great job Rick. I would love to find a piece of wood that nice. 👍

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

So would I. I had to buy that. It was $25 on eBay, but we’ll worth it. Thanks for watching, MH.

[@stephendonathan6782]

Beautiful piece! I see burls like that every time I go to woodcraft store. I can't see spending that kind of money on a burl so I don't buy it lol. Thanks for sharing! Take care and GOD BLESS!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks much for watching, Stephen. I bought this burl off eBay - got it for $25, which was a lot less than a number of other burls for sale.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Nice!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, Major.

[@SiamWoodShop]

Great result Rick, lucky, lucky, lucky---sorry---skill, skill, skill, in not going through :-) looks great, stay safe, John

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

LOL! Thanks for watching and commenting, John.

[@williamellis8993]

Really beautiful, Rick. The finish is great. I was expecting you to pull out a sand-o-flex for the bumps. Take care.
Bill

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Bill.

[@art-by-amom6674]

What an absolutely gorgeous bowl!! And a fabulous video with explosions and jokes and your awesome personality. So much fun to watch. Also how do you sharpen and get a burr on your negative rake scraper? I can never get mine to cut, it just seems to tear at the wood.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, Art Mom. The scraper I used in the video was a regular scraper. I did try the negative rake scraper that I have, but it wasn’t cutting at all - maybe I need to sharpen it. I don’t use it very often - my experience with it is that it isn’t all that effective. I made a shear scraper tool that I use frequently (here’s a link to that video: ua-cam.com/video/cguioocjwIc/v-deo.html. I also shear scrape with my gouge and with my regular scraper and I find that does a very good job of removing tool marks, without tearing the grain.

[@shamrock1961]

Rick I miss the interaction you had with your audience. I'm glad you aren't having us read the CC! Past videos were much more entertaining and informative,

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for the feedback, Shamrock. I was thinking the closed captions might be distracting.

[@tompuskar4426]

Beautiful burl bowl! How's that for alliteration! Like Phil, I panicked when you thought you went through the bottom. Nice to see you didn't.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks for watching, Tom.

[@Knubbers24_Ryan_Van_Riper]

👍

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, Ryan.

[@taytase]

It’s a shame that that beautiful artwork had to be sacrificed in the making of the jam chuck. 🙃 Seriously though, this bowl turned out stunning!

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thank you, taytase.

[@trading24h199]

I love you

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Thanks, WA.

[@kenharper616]

There is a rumor, not verified, that your wife has used the branding on you. Do you care to comment? No, No thanks for sharing. Your videos are great.

[@RickTurnsWoodturning]

Yes, I now have a designer brand to wear - but it’s on my butt! Thanks for watching, Ken.