Sumac Pencil Cup

[Tim Gruss]

My 10 year old asked for a pencil cup. We fashioned it after a water hose spray nozzle. The wood was from one of the larger Sumac shrubs we removed. We are reforesting with black Cherry trees on this part of our property. The Sumac turns like flat sawn Sycamore. The color is a variation of greens and browns. The cup has a flat inside bottom and sharp tapered corners. Approximate size 3" x 4 5/8".

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice wood - great form! Did your 10 year old assist with the turning process?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking box and the form really looks good.

[Tom Sherman]

Looks like a nice pencil cup, nice job.

[Ben Gastfriend]

Neat. Nice figure in that wood, and good idea. Makes me wonder why we haven't seen more of these. Seems like everyone needs to hold pencils and pens.

[robert hainstock]

I knew a guy who carved it, but wouldn't have thought of turning it. Learn somthin every - - -.
Bob

[Richard Madison]

Tim, That's beautiful. Might want to check w/ all the nearby arborists and whoever to gather up some more. Like the shape. Not your same ole boring straight sided cup. A very nice piece.

[Tim Gruss]

Thank you all for the comments. My son helped in harvesting the shrubs but has not stayed with turning. He had a few scary catches and decided to postpone turning until he builds up his nerve again. Tim...