Sumptuous? Yep. Delectable? Yep. Downright good looking? Yep. Rustic? Again, yep. All of those things and more. This treasure box turned from bodark, also known as osage orange, will last some lucky someone a very, very long time. This wood almost defines the word “hard”. This piece was turned from wood that was already dried so it was constantly giving out many difficulties. One thing about bodark is a natural oxidation process that takes place and changes the color of the wood from a golden yellowish color to more of a burnt orange tint that is quite nice in itself. Any stress cracks that you might see are not to be worried about. It’s a natural thing with this wood. Those that needed it were filled with clear glue and bodark dust. The box will hold a nice amount of your treasures as the capacity measures at about 1 cup. The diameter is 3 ¼” with a total height of 5” and a vessel height of 3 ¾”. The vessel is 2 ½” in depth. The wood was sealed and finished with a walnut oil based friction polish for a high sheen. Without a doubt this is a one of a kind turning so don’t pass it up. 27Jun17 BXBA33 For more info see:
Yes I agree Osage Orange is a lovely wood and even better with age. Rustic as well which I just like thanks to you my friend. The colour and grain pattern are lovely which is due to nature but helped along by a very talented woodturner. I like how you have rolled over the top lip of the box, I think it looks better than being left flat. A very nice and beautifully turned box, well done.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, my friend! Glad you like it. I love osage as well. Great looking and naturally rustic wood. Can be pretty danged cantankerous at times, especially if it's already dried out like this was. But, as you always said razor sharp tools will get the job done. By the way, I bought a little while back a 10" wet sharpener that spins at only 110 rpm's. It puts one fine edge on the tools. Makes me wonder why it took me so long to buy one. Take care, my friend.
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