I've had this piece of Burr Oak hanging around the workshop for a while now. It measures 24"x16"x4". It was very unevenly balanced and I wasn't sure whether to cut it up or leave it in one piece. I opted for the latter as I kind of liked the overall shape. I will admit that I cheated slightly as I ran the surface over a planer to see what it looked like underneath the grime, stain and other marks on it. This is what made me decide to keep it in one piece.
So here it is, it was rock hard to turn but nice and slow and with sharp tools I managed to get a finished piece that I like, I added the bead as I thought it would give it a wee bit more character. Finished with three coats of Danish oil on it.
C & C's welcome.
Cheers Gary