Rose Bowl From The Root

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After digging up an old rose bush from my yard, I attempt to turn the root ball to get a bowl.
At 8" by 3", this bowl warped dramatically making it too warped to finish turning and sanding it on the lathe. Still, I carved and sanded it before finishing with walnut oil.
It is unique.
Enjoy.
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[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great piece. Not surprised that the piece cracked in drying. I am surprised that you didn’t find any rocks, at least not that you showed us. Roots do give us so much movement and color. But like you said, intermediate to advanced turning project.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Good point! I did not encounter any rocks although the ground here is full of them. But, as you note, be prepared.
Alan

[@DancingFox6]

I have 2 roots from azaleas that were 30 or possibly 40 years old when they died. I have them sitting with my stash of turning wood and I’ll have to pressure wash them before I know if there’s any turning possibility. Your video is encouraging. Fingers crossed.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Great - good luck
Alan

[@ivanbukh7576]

An interesting tree + An experienced craftsman = A wonderful bowl!!! I turned the apple tree root last year. After drying, I got a strong distortion, but a beautiful bowl!

[@AsWoodTurns]

There are perfect, beautiful bowl and then there are distorted bowls that are beautiful. :)
Alan

[@glencrandall7051]

It's gnarly but I like it. Very well done Alan. I didn't realize rose bush roots got that big. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to stay safe. I know I will. 🙂🙂

[@AsWoodTurns]

I have to turn it when I find it. I've gotten bigger over the last 30 years also. :)
Alan

[@johnwolf5288]

Very nicely done - as usual. Your frequent mentions about safety are greatly appreciated. I've turned many roots. Wild grape and bittersweet vine were each quite interesting. One thing you didn't mention is the need to sharpen often as the extra grit in the root dulls the edge of tools quickly. Carbide helps, but isn't my choice. Thanks for your long stream of interesting projects. How about considering one about end grain work with a hook tool. I think you did this years ago, but if so it was long enough ago that I've forgotten any wisdom you tried to pass along. Thanks.

[@AsWoodTurns]

A sharpening point well made.
Alan

[@jerrystreeter4751]

Nice Result, I have a couple of 10 year old rose root balls that I saved - the brushes died from the stress they suffered during our drought and freeze. Hopefully I get a result comparable to yours.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Good luck with yours. You will not know until you're finished.
Alan

[@andrewmoll5603]

Nice unique bowl. I have a much smaller piece of rose root that I have put in the refrigerator to do a slow drying. This has inspired me to take it out of the frig and give it a turn. Although mine will be much smaller.

[@AsWoodTurns]

You will not know what it will look like until finished. So may as well go for it. :)
Alan

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

“A rose (bowl) by any other name would smell as sweet”. Nice job on a truly unique creation!😊

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you. It did smell rosy.
Alan

[@williamellis8993]

Nice bowl (?), Alan. Making something out of nothing is as good as it gets.
Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

You got that right!
Alan

[@albertdawson6814]

Very nice Alan. I have some root balls of different woods. I have just been looking at them, not sure how to get started. You gave me a few ideas. Thank you for sharing. See you on the next one

[@AsWoodTurns]

Good turning - see you then
Alan

[@victorprimack2070]

Very cool. It’s always interesting to go out of our comfort zones. Great result!

[@AsWoodTurns]

So true! A place i have to go occasionally
Alan

[@alanmullock381]

Well done Alan,a testing piece to turn!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎

[@AsWoodTurns]

Very true
Alan

[@davidkuhns8389]

I love turning things like that. Great job.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks 👍
Alan

[@LewisKauffman]

Cool! Thanks, Alan!!

[@AsWoodTurns]

You are welcome!
Alan

[@jackthompson5092]

Pretty neat Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks 👍
Alan