Box Elder Hollow Form

[mike fuson]

This is a chunk of box elder I picked up from the side of the road. It has set on the shelf drying for about a year. I didn't remember all this color and curl when I roughed it. Measures 9 1/2 by 5. Buffed sealcoat finish.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/hollow%20forms/boxelderface.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/hollow%20forms/burlfacetwo.jpg
I decided to burn the rim on this one.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/hollow%20forms/boxeldertop-1.jpg

[Bernie Weishapl]

Mike that is a beauty. Great form and finish.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work - as always Mike! So much color and curl in this that it looks like it is moving! Love the form and the subtle burned detail area! Very nice work!

[BILL DONAHUE]

Wow! That's gorgeous. Is this finished wilh shellawax like your other piece?

[Don Carter]

Beautiful roadkill, Mike! ;)

[mike fuson]

Wow! That's gorgeous. Is this finished wilh shellawax like your other piece?

This one has a buffed sealcoat finish.

[Jarrod McGehee]

Wow that piece is beautiful. Nice work.

[Mark Norman]

I'm lovin it! :D

[alex carey]

"A log on the side of the road could be a bowl if you have your chain saw with you. ;)"

I guess that quote fits perfectly. Great piece.

[Bob Haverstock]

Very nice. I like to see more that just wood and finish. Tasteful details really add to the total piece.

Bob

[Jeff Nicol]

Mike, As alwys your work is right on the money, your eye for shape and embelishments are right on the money! I need to get a burning system to be able to do some better burn ins. You are an inspiration to us!

Thanks for sharing,

Jeff

[Keith Burns]

Excellent piece Mike !!!

[Don Eddard]

Very nice Mike.

[steven carter]

Great job Mike, you really proved your signature line on this one!

Steve

[Steve Frederick]

Beautiful!
I really like the finish! Not sure what a sealcoat finish is??
The rim treatment is pretty cool too.

[Rick Prosser]

Very nice.

For some reason, the color pattern in the first and third photo reminds me of the background in a Japanese print. You know - those big drawings with the Samurai warrior in some repose with the countryside in the background. I can see a mountain and lake off in the distance...

[Robert McGowen]

All the good stuff had been said! Very nice Mike......

[Curt Fuller]

Beautiful wood and beautiful work. I like the burned rim.

[Bill Bolen]

I've come to expect only the best when you post a piece and this one does not dissapoint! Love the form and the soft finish. the enhancement at the mouth is a perfect fit too...Bill...

[Brian McInturff]

Simply Stunning!!:cool: