Hollow form with a birth mark

[Bill Wyko]

This is a piece of stringy bark burl. The spot you see that looks like it has no finish is actually the wood. Quite unusual. While I was waiting for the piece to dry, I thought that spot was dry and the rest was still wet. I waited months and no change. I turned it rough to 1" thick and it turned into an egg. I waited more months and no change so I finished it. It turned out to be a sort of birth mark on the wood.
The top is Gabon Ebony, the finish is 3 coats of Tung oil and 4 coats of whipe on poly. I still need to take it to the 3 wheel. I have to set it up again. It stands about 5 inches tall and 6 inches wide.
Sorry for the crappy pics. My photo tent is at work. Please enjoy my friends.
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[Mark Norman]

Very pretty!

The 'birth mark' adds character to it.

Good job.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Bill - good to see you turning again! Beautiful HF! Amazing wood - both color and grain pattern! Nice form - great job on the finish! Very nice work!

[Richard Madison]

Beautiful work for a piece with only two "segments". Very nice, Bill.

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks. for 2 segments it sure took long enough. This thing took months to dry out.:D I have about 6 or 7 more blanks of this wood. They're bigger so it'll be a year or more before they can be started on.:confused:

[alex carey]

Definitely odd to see something like that, very beautiful wood and form, great job.

[Norm Zax]

Very beautiful. Nicely done.

[curtis rosche]

so have you been working on that next big segmented peice you promised to show as it was made?

[jack richington]

the wait looks worth it..splendid wood

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful piece Bill. Good to see ya posting and turning.

[Bill Wyko]

so have you been working on that next big segmented peice you promised to show as it was made?


HAHHAAA You have a great memory. I do still plan on building it but I've been getting work that actually pays lately.:eek: And believe me, it's been a big help in getting through this economy. Good news is, I've learned some new things that I'll be implimenting in the turning I have in mind. It'll just get better.:D Thanks for reminding me. I have 4 more humidors to build but I'll get on it soon. Oh yea, I also have 2 big cabinets to build as well but I'll be doing those durring business hours at my other shop.

[Jeff Nicol]

Bill, The burl wood is great and the little "Birth mark" gives a great look to it! The finish is very nice too, keep showing us you beautiful work.

Jeff

[Jason Hallowell]

Beautiful piece Bill. Everything from the wood, to the form and finish seems just right.

[Chris Rae]

Gorgeous piece!! I really like the ebony collar on it. Just beautiful!

[Mark Hix]

Man! That is nice.

[Garth Jones]

Very pretty!!!

[Jim Kountz]

That wood is absolutely stunning to see Bill, fantastic job all around!!