River Birch HF

[Cody Colston]

Well, I was gonna post this in reply to Tom Lewis' question a couple days ago asking if River Birch was any good to turn. Then I see William Bolen's fabulous piece and I'm almost ashamed to post mine.

BTW, it does spalt very easily. I've got a large stash that will probably rot before I get it all turned. Oh well.

This one is 7.5" x 7.5" with an Ebony collar. Finish is three or four coats of Deft. I'll be displaying it along with my other stuff at an art festival this weekend. Wish me luck.

[Terry Achey]

That's a real beauty Cody. Is the ebony collar segmented?

Terry

[Steve Schlumpf]

Cody - excellent work! Great form - love the small foot! Spalting looks great - first photo reminds me of an old map!

Best of luck at your art show this weekend! Hope you win ribbons and sell everything!

[Bill Bolen]

Gosh Cody.... I'd be proud to post something of that quality!! Beautiful piece. Love the form and finish and the little collar adds a lot to it...Bill..

[Cody Colston]

That's a real beauty Cody. Is the ebony collar segmented?Terry

No, it's one piece. I had a round, thin piece (about 2" diameter) left over from a couple of larger pieces a friend brought back from West Africa...Angola, I think.

[Eugene Wigley]

Cody, that's really nice work. I wish I could do that. I like the form, the wood and the finish. Thanks for posting it.

[David E Keller]

Amazing spalt... Outstanding piece with nice overall form. Don't let that wood rot... Send it to your fellow creekers;-)

[Toney Robertson]

Cody,

Looks good to me. Beautiful wood and well executed.

Good luck on the art fair.

Toney

[Curt Fuller]

Good luck at the art fair. With work like this piece you should do well.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful piece Cody. Good luck.