This wood was very plain when cut (last summer) but has some interesting spalting now. The HF is 10" wide x 7" tall. Wall thickness is just over 1/8" at the opening tapering to 1/4" at the bottom.
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This wood was very plain when cut (last summer) but has some interesting spalting now. The HF is 10" wide x 7" tall. Wall thickness is just over 1/8" at the opening tapering to 1/4" at the bottom.
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Looks good. What did you hollow with? I need to get some kind of hollowing tools...
David
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Nice HF. Where did the spalting come from? Did you treat it? It certainly is an attractive piece.
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That spalting sure added some character to this one. Beautiful job on the form - larger than I thought from the pic.
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Nicely done Dennis. The wood does have some nice character. What is the finish? The wood looks lighter than the oiled finish that I am using and may be something I need to try to get a lighter product.
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David;
I did most of the hollowing with hand held tools but used a captured hollowing rig to clean up the bottom. I like the freedom of hand held tools but this is as big as I do that way.
Dan;
I stored the log sections on end in the shade and put some compost on top. Sweet Gum spalts readily in east Texas.
Thomas;
The finish is lacquer, once it cures I will buff it out some. I like the amber effect of oil on most woods but not on the lighter color woods.
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That's gorgeous, Dennis. I love the form and finish, but the spalting is the real star for me. Just lovely.
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Very nice curve and spalting Dennis!
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Beautiful finish and form Dennis. Waitng to turn it since last summer sure put the wow in that chunk of sweet gum...
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Very nice, Dennis, nice form, great looking wood and a good finish. Well done!
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That is a great piece Dennis. I really like the form and finish.
Bernie
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Great job on the form! The spalting really adds to the beauty. Very nice...I like.
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You've got a winner there Dennis. Nice job all around. This reminds me, I better go check some wood I stuck in a bucket last fall.......
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Sure is some pretty wood! Great form and finish! Really like how all those spalt lines give it a painted look! Nice work!
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the spalting is wonderful made a pretty HF
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