Wood Turnings by John Giem

John welcomes special orders, and teaches private classes in his home-based wood shop.  Please contact us for details.

measures 19 1/4" H x 6"W

measures 17 1/2" H x 6"W

measures 6"H x 6"W

measures approx 5 6/8" High X 3" Diameter

Serving Bowl measures approx  5"diam by 2 1/2"H

Measures approximately 12 1/4" Long X 8 " Wide X 1 3/4" deep

measures approx 13" diameter X 3 1/4" high

measures approx 13" diameter X 3"height

measures approx 8 1/4" diameter X 1 1/2"H

measures approx 6" diameter by 8 1/4"H

Measures approx. 5 1/2" High X 7 1/2" diameter

measures approx 5 1/2" High X 6 1/2" diameter

measures approx 8" high X 4" diameter (at widest point)

slightly oblong

measures approx 2" High X 7" diameter

What is Burl and why should I care?

You may have seen a tree that has an unusual lump or growth on the side of it's trunk that was otherwise straight or smooth.  This bump may have been caused by the healing process from a broken limb or some other cause.  The 'tree experts' don't really understand the formation of burls in most cases.  (The British call burls-burrs.)  For the wood turner, a good burl is hard to come by, but is worth the search.  The wood grain within the burl is very unpredictable and goes in all directions making it difficult to develop a good finish on the final piece.  But, the results can be fantastic. 

Click here for more product information

measures approx 2 1/2" High X 7 7/8" long (oval shaped)

What is a Natural Edge Bowl?

Most bowls are turned from wood obtained from deep within the tree. A natural edge bowl uses wood from the outer surfaces of the log.  The term 'natural edge' comes from the fact that the outer surface of the tree, the natural edge, makes up the rim of the bowl.  The bowl's edge will be irregularly shaped, often having the tree bark still attached.  The edge of the bowl, as seen from the side will be saddle shaped, high on the ends and low in the middle.  The size of the log determines the shape of the bowl's edge, the saddle.  Since the bowl is turned on a single axis, it will be round in shape but the shape of the edge and the grain of the wood cause an optical illusion.  The round bowl will appear to be oval shaped to the eye.

measures 4 1/2" W x 10 3/4" W slightly oval

measures 2 3/8"H x 3 3/8" W

measures 2 1/8" H x 4 1/4" W

measures 5 1/4" H x 9 1/4" W slightly oblong

measures 1 7/8" H x 4 6/8" W

measures 4 7/8"H x 8 1/2"W bowl is irregular shaped

measures 3 1/4"H x 10 1/8"W

measures 4"H x 9 3/4"W

measures 2 3/4"H x 5 1/2"W

measures 1 1/8"H x 8"W