Masur Birch Turning
Another hollow turning made from Masur Birch also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. Masur birch is produced from wood attacked by the larvae of the Agromyzia Carbonara beetle. The high figured small brown pith flecks found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. This wood is very rare. Woods used in this turning are Masur Birch, Amboyna Burl, Ebony, and Cocobolo. Be sure and check my web site under bowls and platters for more pictures and examples.
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I'm a self taught woodworker/turner. The past few years my main focus has been in wood turning. I've sold thousands of pieces in every continent in the world, from simple dishes to elaborate hollow lidded vessels. In my work I have used many different types of domestic and exotic woods of which I have over a hundred different types in my shop.
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For Custom celtic cross wall hanging needed5.0Bryan was great. very easy to work with. He sent specs and a drawing work up of the project before he got started. I knew we were on the same page and the results exceeded my expectations. The craftsmanship he displays in his work is hard to find anymore. I will absolutely work with Bryan again in the future and I look forward to it.
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Myia Beard
For Raised dog bed5.0Nelson was awesome! My dogs love their new bed. Nelson's communication and skills go beyond what I ever imagined. Thank you for the bed. Nelson you really are "the bees ???? knees when working with the trees"!
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For Prayer Card Box5.0I am happy with the finished project. Just what I expected. I would recommend and use Custom Made again in the future. Great concept!
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Melissa Fagan
For Exotic Wood Cocobolo Bowl5.0Bryan created two beautiful bowls that exceeded my expectations! He was a pleasure to work with and I'll look forward to using them for years to come.
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For Exotic Kingwood Ring/Coin Dish4.8I couldn't be more impressed with Mr Nelson's response time, delivery time or the quality of the two ring dishes I received. I hope to work with him again soon.
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For Ring And Or Coin Dish Made From Domestic And Exotic Woods5.0Bryan was great to work with. He custom made a coin dish for me. I didn't think something so simple could look so nice. From inception of the project to delivery was less than a week. Bryan kept me informed along the way with pictures of the project. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Bryan again.
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For Exotic Kingwood Ring/Coin Dish5.0Beautiful unique piece, arrived even before scheduled, thank you so much, I'll be back : ) Mimi
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