Mesquite HF

[Keith Burns]

I have not turned anything for 6 weeks or so and finally got back in the shop this weekend, A good friend of mine made a trip to Texas a couple of months ago and brought me back a bunch of mesquite. This is the first piece from it. Measure 5" dia x 8-1/2" tall. Finished with antique oil and buffed. The two photos are of the same turning. Your comments/critiques are welcome.

[George Morris]

That is a very nice HF. The form is right on and finish is great ! Very nice work you can be proud of that one!! G

[Steve Schlumpf]

Absolutely beautiful work Keith! Love the form - especially the small foot! Great looking wood, grain patterns and color! The second photo was a little surprising - having that many openings must have sprayed shavings all over your shop!

Quality work Keith! Also like the soft finish! Thanks for sharing!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful Keith. Great form and soft look finish. Love the wood and it's color.

[Chris Rae]

Lovely! I also like the soft finish and the form is great!

[alex carey]

that is a great piece, love the whole inclusion, nicely done.

[Greg Just]

Nice job - great photo's too

[Mark Cothren]

Good job making a very unique piece out of that chunk of wood. This taller "vase" form of your's is nice.

[robert hainstock]

You have captured all that a piece of holey wood had to give. excellant! :)
Bob

[Alan Trout]

Kieth, That is very nice piece. IMHO the form is spot on. Being from mesquite country myself I can tell you that there is no other wood I would rather turn. It almost always holds some surprises, as demonstrated with your vessel.

Alan

[BILL DONAHUE]

Wow! That's one that deserves to be stared at.

[Wayne Leach]

Keith,
You did a great job on this turning. I have only turned mesquite once and would absolutely love to have more-its gorgeous.
Wayne

[Curt Fuller]

Keith, I like everything about this piece. I'd have to say that of all my favorite Keith Burns turnings this is one of my most favorite. Can't wait to see what else comes from the mesquite logs.

[Barry Stratton]

Aweswome. You it this one over the wall in deep left.

Let me know the next time you take a plane trip so I can book the seat next to you. You can then give this piece to me.:p;)

[Jarrod McGehee]

Nice turning but what really sets it off is that void. nice HF

[Keith Burns]

Thanks all for your kind and encouraging words !