From Marks Claro Walnut

[Brian McInturff]

I at least had a chance to rough out a piece of the walnut I got from Mark. This will be an 8" HF. I've got it sitting in a box of shavings right now, hopefully I get back out to the shop tonight to finish roughing it out. Right now we have a heat index in the 105-110 degree area so I'm not sure if I will or not. It's got some beautiful color and someone should've reminded me to wear gloves while turning. My hands are black:). It's a good thing my Airstream arrived when it did. It helps knock the heat off of you a little bit. I was in the shop for a couple hours before the sweat started rolling down my face. Normally in heat like this it only takes about 5 minutes. If you are undecided on buying any of the walnut from Mark I can tell you it's worth it. I've got a larger piece that will be a HF also but I will wait about a year or so before I turn it. I prefer turning dry wood when I do HF's just because I hate having to go back and true things up. I promised Mark I would post some pics. I'll post more when it's done.Thanks Again Mark;)

The 2nd pic os showing some of the shavings
The last pic is just showing the Airstream

[Mark Norman]

Thanks for posting Brian!
I realy like the shape of that, It will look sexy when its done I'm sure:D
My hands are stained as well...lol.. So are my daughters.. The vortex is growing on the left coast.

Do you have a finish in mind for it?

[Brian McInturff]

Mark,
I'm a BLO guy. Sometimes I play with the mixture a little. Then usually use either Shellac or a lacquer over the BLO. I also sand up through the higher grits. It's not uncommon for me to go up to 1200. As for the form, I'm actually thinking about using it as a burial urn. My wife's Rotty passed away several years ago and I've never really liked the urn she has the ashes in. I thought it would be a nice little present for her. Something about the wood made me think of it while I was turning so that's where that inspiration came from.

[Mark Norman]

i went up to 800 on the bowl I finished yesterday and went with lacquer and I am pleased with the outcome.

That will make a fine urn Brian, The wife will appreciate it I am sure.

[Jeff Nicol]

Brian, I did a bowl that is going back to Mark when it gets finished, I cored two smaller ones from the blank and those will end up on my website someday! I have one more big one to get at but have not decided what it will become for sure! Nice job so far on your HF/Urn I think your wife will be very pleased! This wood is pretty hard stuff but the end result is great!

Thanks for sharing, you can see the one I started for mark in my "Bowls" gallery here on SMC

Jeff

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is going to be a good looking piece. Can't wait to see it finished.

[Gary DeWitt]

No need to wear gloves to keep the black stain off your hands. Just rinse in lemon or lime juice briefly before washing, it'll come right off.

[Mark Norman]

Brian, I did a bowl that is going back to Mark when it gets finished, I cored two smaller ones from the blank and those will end up on my website someday! I have one more big one to get at but have not decided what it will become for sure! Nice job so far on your HF/Urn I think your wife will be very pleased! This wood is pretty hard stuff but the end result is great!

Thanks for sharing, you can see the one I started for mark in my "Bowls" gallery here on SMC

Jeff

I just had to share Jeff,
Simply gorgeous!

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