Unknown wood

[Dalboy]

I am not sure where this came from but I have a couple of pieces of this and this is the first to be turned. I tried to keep the form simple to show off the wood.

A nice simple finish of sander sealer and beeswax which I brought off of a local beekeeper who mixes it with a hard wax possibly carnauba

Measures 8" X 2 1/2"

 

[alan morrison]

Lovely shape there Derek, and an eye-catching piece of wood

Alan

 

[Penpal]

Round and down love it mate.

Peter.

 

[flexi]

That's yet another stunner mate, love that wood too

 

[fortress]

That's very nice Derek, good shape and lovely grain.

 

[AllenN]

That is a lovely piece of work Derek, I like that.

 

[PetrolP]

really lovely bowl
Fine turning and shape
I think it's great

Possibly some form of Beech?
Mottled/ spalted

Peter

 

[Frederick]

What a great shape and attractive grain.

Again, well done.

Cheers
Frederick

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you one and all again apology for late reply.

 

[yorkshireman]

Looks like salted beech to me Derek, well turned whatever it is

 

[Mark James]

Wonderful profile. I believe it is difficult to get a simple, elegant profile. At least for me, often I try too much, and the shape gets mucked up. Very nice.

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you, Keith and Mark.

Wonderful profile. I believe it is difficult to get a simple, elegant profile. At least for me, often I try too much, and the shape gets mucked up. Very nice.

Getting the flow of a curve takes care. The thing I find is to look at the top of the turning and not at the tool that way you can see the shape as it is turned much better than looking where the tools is. Try to avoid flat areas which are so easy to get.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Like Keith I think it’s spalted Beech. A beautiful piece Derek.

 

[Dalboy]

Like Keith I think it’s spalted Beech. A beautiful piece Derek.

After having a close look I believe it is as well. and thank you Bill

 

[wm460]

That is a beauty Derek.