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Koa Wood Turnings by Rick Frazier

Koa is a wonderful wood for woodworking. It is dark, with a dense grain pattern that can exhibit waviness and other features described as "curly," or "fiddleback."

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Natural Edge Koa Bowl.   #020809.
Waney edge without bark on about a quarter of the rim.
Pictures were taken while it was still on the lathe.
14 1/4" Diameter, 12 1/2 dia at narrowest point.
5 3/4" Tall at highest point, 2 3/4" at lowest.
This bowl was sent to a gallery. To see if it is still available, contact Hawaiian Scene
     


Natural Edge Koa Bowl.   #020808.
Some Curl
13 1/2" Diameter, 6" Tall at highest point, 3" at lowest.
This bowl was sent to a gallery. To see if it is still available, contact Hawaiian Scene
     


Natural Edge Koa Bowl.   #020807.
Crotch figure, Round bottom
16 1/4" Diameter, 15 1/2 dia at narrowest point.
7" Tall at highest point, 3 3/4" at lowest.
This item was sold at Hawaiian Scene
     

Natural Edge Koa Bowl.   #020722.
8 1/2" Diameter, 5 1/2" Tall at highest point, 4 1/4" at lowest.
This item was sold at Hawaiian Scene
     

Natural Edge Koa Bowl.   #020721.
8 7/8" Diameter, 5 1/2" Tall at highest point, 2 3/4" at lowest.
This item was sold at Hawaiian Scene
     

Natural Edge Koa Bowl 020718. Koa grown on the Island of Kauai.
9" diameter, 6" tall at tallest point, 2 3/4" at lowest point.
Danish Oil and Polyurethane finish.
Gorgeous Curl on about half of the bowl.
This item was sold at Hawaiian Scene
 

Natural Edge Koa Bowl 020717. Koa grown on the Island of Kauai.
10 1/2" diameter, 4 3/4" tall at tallest point, 3 1/2" at lowest point.
Danish Oil and Polyurethane finish.
Curly.
This item was sold at Hawaiian Scene
 
Bowl 020716. Koa grown on the Island of Kauai. 9 3/4" diameter, 4" tall at tallest point, 2 3/4" at lowest point.
Danish Oil and Polyurethane finish. Some curl.
This item was sold at Hawaiian Scene
 
Bowl 020617. Cut from old koa from the Big Island of Hawaii.
8 3/4" diameter, 6" tall at tallest point, 3 1/4" at lowest point.
Danish Oil and Polyurethane finish.
No curl.
This item was sold at Hawaiian Scene
 
Curly Koa Flute with Mango Gecko.   #020306.
1 5/16" Diameter, 21" Long.
Shellac finish.
Key of G, Pentatonic Scale. Gecko has ebony eyes and is movable for tuning.
Currently in a private collection. To inquire about similar objects, send eMail to Rick
     
Koa Dish.   #011220.
12 7/8" Diameter, 1 7/8" Tall.
Platina Shellac finish.
[sold]
     
Natural Edge Curly Koa Bowl.   #011219.
8" Diameter, 3 1/2" Tall.
Danish Oil and Polyurethane finish.
     
Curly Koa Bowl.   #011217.
6 1/8" Diameter, 2 7/8" Tall.
Shellac finish.
     
Koa Bowl.   #011206.
6" Diameter, 3 1/2"; Tall.
Shellac finish.
     
Koa Bowl.   #011218.
9" Diameter, 3 1/8" Tall.
Danish Oil and Polyurethane finish.
     
Curly Koa Bowl.   #011216.
5 7/8" Diameter, 3 1/4"; Tall.
Shellac finish.
     
Koa Bowl.   #011209.
7 1/4" Diameter, 2 3/4" Tall.
Shellac finish.
     
Koa Bowl.   #011208.
7 3/4" Diameter, 3" Tall.
Shellac finish.
     
Koa Bowl, Minor Curl.   #011115.
6 1/2" Diameter, 3 1/2" Tall.
Shellac finish.
In the first picture the bowl looks oval due to the curved lip, but it is actually round.
     

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