Monticello Poplar bowls

[Tim Rinehart]

Those are beauties, with wonderful warmth and character deserving of a piece of historical wood. Yes, you should be proud.

I think poplar is a very under represented wood in much of our turning, though speaking for myself, I've probably turned more of it than any other given it was my source of wood when I started turning.

It sure can reveal lots of beautiful character, as you've done well here.

Thanks for sharing!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, and thanks for sharing

you have chess pieces also from this tree?

[Roger Chandler]

Nate,

Great stuff here! That tree with its history is a special thing indeed........I think being one of the turners invited to participate in preserving this piece of history is such an honor. Several in the CVW and a couple in WoVA have made pieces from this as well.

I think your work is first rate on these, and they should grace the Montecello Museum shop very well. I appreciate you sharing these on this forum!

[Willie Wax]

I have to agree with several others here, Jefferson is to me one of the true pillars of this country. Congratulations on being chosen for the honor, you did an excellent job.

I was knocked out by the finish of the bowls, I think I found a new method.

[Jim Burr]

Superior work Nathan! An honor to have you here and the bowls there!

[Baxter Smith]

Great bowls with an even greater story!

[Jake Helmboldt]

Amazing variety Nathan. I sometimes find myself turning the same shapes and have to force myself to conciously do something else. Thanks for the inspiration, and of course the history of that wood had to be pretty inspirational as well. You did that wood justice.

[Nathan Hawkes]

Thank you so much for all the compliments, everyone. I do feel so very fortunate to have been given the opportunity. I'll post more pictures as the pieces are finished. For now, I'm off to the shop to turn some more!

[George Guadiane]

Excellent work!
Nice bowls.

[Scott Hackler]

Thats really cool Nathan. What a great opportunity. You did a wonderful job as well. I hope you were able to keep at least one peice for yourself.