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mike fuson
07-17-2009, 4:59 PM
This is not a world class turning but the wood has a lot going on in it. Measures 7 wide by 11 with the finial. Buffed sealcoat finish.
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alex carey
07-17-2009, 5:08 PM
love it, great shape, small bottom which is great and nice finial.
Ken Glass
07-17-2009, 5:34 PM
Mike,
As always your turnings are top notch and this one is no exception. Great looking wood, form, fit and finish. Excellent!
Gary Herrmann
07-17-2009, 6:32 PM
Wrong about the turning, right about the apple. That turned out very well.
Cyril Griesbach
07-17-2009, 7:05 PM
Outstanding results with outstanding wood, Mike.
Richard Madison
07-17-2009, 7:21 PM
Dunno what class it is in, but most (if not all) of us would be proud to have turned it. A very nice apple, Mike.
Bernie Weishapl
07-17-2009, 8:16 PM
Mike that is beautiful and the finial looks great. Nice form and finish.
Ron McKinley
07-17-2009, 9:54 PM
Some of the prettiest apple I've seen. Great shape and form.......Ron
Bill Bolen
07-17-2009, 10:08 PM
Gorgeous piece Mike. My but you have been knocking them out of late. Have you been spending all day at the lathe?...Bill..
Chris Rae
07-17-2009, 10:14 PM
Just beautiful!! Lovely wood, shape, finial, everything!
Steve Schlumpf
07-17-2009, 10:27 PM
WOW! That sure is some amazing wood! Love the form - reminds me of a hot air balloon! Very nice work on the finial as well - very delicate! Nice work - as always! Very nice photos as well! Thanks for sharing!
Wayne Leach
07-17-2009, 10:53 PM
Nice work Mike. Lovely shape and first rate finial. Lots of grain character in this piece.
Wayne
mike fuson
07-17-2009, 11:44 PM
Gorgeous piece Mike. My but you have been knocking them out of late. Have you been spending all day at the lathe?...Bill..


Actually this piece was turned a week or so ago, just got around to doing the finial this evening. I don't get much time to turn... just sometimes have to take the time to turn.;)
Rob Cunningham
07-18-2009, 8:12 AM
Outstanding work Mike.
Alan Trout
07-18-2009, 10:15 AM
Mike,

As always a lovely piece. I love the form and the wood.

Alan
Nathan Hawkes
07-18-2009, 10:50 AM
Really looks good; the apple grain is wonderful, and the spindle a nice complement. I especially like the foot size on this piece---a tiny foot really sets off the fat profile! Did you DNA soak the piece?? I've only turned a few apple pieces, but I got a few small cracks in all of them.....
Jarrod McGehee
07-18-2009, 2:25 PM
Mike that's amazing. I don't see anything wrong with it. It looks awesome and the wood is beautiful man!
Skip Spaulding
07-18-2009, 4:25 PM
Very nice Mike, I like the shape and color. I have read (probably on this site) that apple and most fruit woods can be tricky to turn.
Bill Wyko
07-18-2009, 6:28 PM
AAHHH Mike. Another fantastic piece. Fibonacci has nothing on you my friend. Beautiful.
mike fuson
07-18-2009, 7:15 PM
Really looks good; the apple grain is wonderful, and the spindle a nice complement. I especially like the foot size on this piece---a tiny foot really sets off the fat profile! Did you DNA soak the piece?? I've only turned a few apple pieces, but I got a few small cracks in all of them.....


I did dna soak this piece, and yes it did crack some.