small hollow vessel in desert oak

Small hollow vessel made from Desert Oak [Acacia Coriacea Sericophylla] for more info try here http://www.ttit.id.au/treepages/desertoak.htm

4.5" high x 4.0" dia showing the sap wood around the major diameter. This timber takes a fine polish with either oil or wax and is a joy to turn.

Part of the Christmas range I have been doing, a bit late but the shed is in the middle of a revamp as well. Plus I/We are baby sitting three grandchildren made it kinda hard to achieve anything.

If it looks a little lop sided is an optical illusion as it runs true to less than a 1/16th, just one of those things with the camera :)

Very pretty piece; the fluting combined with the fine form makes this a winner.

Beautiful work Hughie! You sure have that carving stuff down well! Really like the contrast between woods!

Have fun babysitting! We always enjoy it but appreciate the quiet when they go to sleep!!

Great spirals and the contrast in colors is neat!

Excellent job, Hughie. I love the contrast and the carving!

the color variation is quite striking & the fluting is top notch.

It is a beautiful piece to be proud of having made. In agreement with the responses above.

WOW, that is beautiful! Nuff said....
mj

Really nice piece. Wood contrast and fluting really sets it off.

Really like this one Hughie. The sapwood looks expecially nice on top of all the ridges!

Beautiful piece Hughie! Beautiful wood, great job on the fluting and the sapwood accent sets it off nicely!