Spalted Birch HF #9

[Steve Schlumpf]

Another in the continuing series of spalted birch hollow forms (I roughed out around 20 of these back in August). This particular piece was on the verge of being beyond turning – very punky and wanted to tear or rip out even with extremely sharp tools. Took quite a while to turn as it only allowed for the lightest of cuts.

Spalted Birch: 8 ¾” x 4 ¼”, sanded to 400, Watco ‘Natural’ Danish Oil, lots of coats of wipe-on Minwax Gloss Poly and then buffed.

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Comments/Suggestions are always welcome!

Thanks for looking!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Dang Steve you have been a turning machine. Another excellent piece. Nice form and finish. Well done.

[Ben Gastfriend]

Wow, Steve! Awsome work as always! You just keep crankin' 'em out, and you don't sacrifice any quality for this quantity! Wow (again)!

[Ron Erickson]

Steve another very nice one. Would it be possible to see a picture of a roughed out bowl before you start returning it, and any helpful hints on how you turn these beautiful pieces, would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Bob Hallowell]

Steve- your turning in to the hf guru great job.

Bob

[mike fuson]

I like it Steve, turning spalted wood is harder especially if it is starting to get punky, and tear out is usually a lot worse which means more sanding.
Just for a tip in case you don't know , When I get the form the way I want it I apply a heavy coat of seal coat and let it dry. This will usually stiffen the fibres of the wood enough to take a nose cut with a sharpened gouge. The tear out is usually a lot less requiring less sanding.

Nice work Steve !

[Mike A. Smith]

Another great one Steve!

Ya know, if you're running out of storage space for all of these beauties...

[robert hainstock]

I coming over to see this up close and personal. As always, nice work!
Bob

[Tom Sherman]

Steve you are doing a bang up job with these HF's.

[Dan Forman]

Wonderful job, well worth the persistance required. You sir, found some really nice wood last summer, between this and that maple.

Dan

[Bill Wyko]

Steve, you,ve done it yet again. Another fantastic piece. Don't forget to schedule time to say hi to the family once in a while.

[Stan Cook]

Beautiful wood, excellent form. Well done!

[Ed Scolforo]

Another beautiful piece, Steve.

[Dennis Peacock]

Steve,

This one really needs to come to my house for a visit. Very nice piece sir!!!!

[Shane Whitlock]

You have been posting some great turnings Steve and this one is another beauty ... Great job!