Southwest Style Cherry HF

[Steve Schlumpf]

Managed to turn this the other day and after I saw Curt’s post this morning of his beautiful SW style hollow form, decided to do a post as evidence that I am still in the vortex!

This is a piece of the cherry that Bob Hainstock and I harvested from his good friend Jack’s acreage over in Au Train – about 20 miles east of us. Here is Bob’s thread about that outing: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=89838

This one measures 8” in diameter and is 4 ½” high. Sanded to 320 grit and has several light coats of Minwax Wipe-On Gloss Poly. I will wait for another week or so to give the poly some time to dry and then will buff it out.

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This cherry HF is going to be a gift to Jack in appreciation for all the wood that he allowed Bob and I to harvest. Hopefully, we will be asked back at some point in the future. Hope Jack and his wife like hollow forms!

As always, comments, opinions and/or critiques are welcome!

Thanks for looking!

[Toney Robertson]

That's real sweet Steve.

I know how much you like turning cherry - so do I :D

Toney

[Dewey Torres]

Once the finish goes on its going to be out of this world beautiful. The form of this piece is the best part of it.

We never thought you had left the vortex;)

[Bill Bolen]

Steve that is just plain gorgeous! The grain and rich color flow perfectly in the outstanding form...Bill..
ps I think you guys will get a lot of invitations to return for a reward like this!!

[Ryan Baker]

I really like that piece, Steve. Nice work. I really like turning cherry -- wish I had more.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Steve. You definitely did the cherry justice. Great form, wood and finish.

[Joe Meirhaeghe]

Steve
I like the southwest flair. nice finish too.

[Don Carter]

Steve:
Beautiful piece! I love the form and the grain is outstanding. Thanks for posting.

[alex carey]

Nice form. The finish goes well with the wood to. Nice job.

[Ron Erickson]

Really like this one. Keep them coming.

[Jim Becker]

Really nice work, Steve.

[Allen Neighbors]

Way to go, Steve!! Excellent Southwest form. I love it.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

That is a beautiful piece Steve, both form and wood are cooperating to make this an exceptional nice piece Steve, well done :)

[Jim Kountz]

Another one well done Steve, Im starting to think you like doing hollow forms for some reason??!! LOL

[Mark Burge]

Nice piece Steve. I like how well you balanced the grain. I flows around the neck of the form like a necklace. The simple finish helps the form to stand out.

[michael gallagher]

Steve-

As usual, very nice work. I really like that one.

[Curt Fuller]

Steve, you're the master of that southwesten form. I'm going to save some pics of this one for reference. And I am always impressed by the finish you put on your work. This one is just plain beautiful in every way!

[Maylon Harvey]

Ho Hum Another great piece by Steve Schlumpf.
Seriously Steve, it's a beauty

[Ken Fitzgerald]

That's a beauty Steve!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for their kind words! Thank you much, I do appreciate it!

[Paul Gallian]

I really like this Steve -- I think that could be near the top of your best...

It looks very special -- all elements of this bowl appeal to me..

Makes me wish my name was Jack and you presented it to me...

Well done.

[Benjamin Dahl]

Steve, I just saw this and really like it. Should be cool to see how it darkens over time.
Ben