Cut this ash trunk about a 1 1/2 months ago. It had been dead for awhile and was not too wet. Mounted on the lathe with the extension in the lower position and supported with my hydraulic table. Probably weighed about 75 lbs. Turned to finish and let it set for a couple weeks. All the bark was gone so I blow torch the edge and feathered the flame on the front and back surface near the rim. Started by using Behlan colonial yellow on the feather and faded into Behlan's medium walnut outside the feather. Added some black Transtint to the walnut and worked it up to the rim. The chard rim was treated with water super glue to stabilize the chard edge. This was followed by a couple coats of gloss lacquer. Then i apply some dark wax rubbing it into the rim and down into the feathered area. I will spray a couple more coats of lacquer after the wax has cured. As can be seen ash looks a lot better with colors applied. Bowl is 24" across and about 1/2" at the rim and 3/4" at the base. Comments, critiques, suggestion and questions always welcome.
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