Turning Blank Trade

[Tom Hamilton]

Greetings Creekers:

In March Creeker Joe Little and I traded turning blanks, his 12x12x3 Butternut for a similar sized Sweetgum.

Well the Butternut came to the front of the queue a couple of weeks ago and this is what emerged:

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The pedestal platter is about 11 1/2 across and 3 1/2 high. Homebrew wipe on Poly finish.

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The Butternut is easy to turn and finish. If you come across any I sure recommend you give it a twirl.

And to Joe, thanks for the trade, I enjoy our transaction and adding a new species to my "ya, I've turned some of that" list.

Best regards, Tom, in Georgia, always willing to trade blanks.

[David E Keller]

That looks good, Tom. Trading can be fun... I'll keep you in mind next time I get ready to do a swap.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is one pretty piece Tom. It sure is fun trading.

[Tony De Masi]

Looks real nice Tom. Butternut is still on my "to turn" list. Hope that cherry is making it's way to the front of the que.

Tony

[John Keeton]

Tom, Joe and I did a wood trade some time ago, and the Butternut is some of the nicest wood I have turned - beautiful character with the worm holes. It sure was bone dry!! The bowls weigh near nothing.

[Joe Little]

Tom

That came out really nice, how did you finish it? Yes trading wood was fun and I got some interesting projects to do. I have not yet turned the sweet gum but will get to it when it cools off a little.
joe

[Tom Hamilton]

Joe, my standard finish is home-brew poly. I mix small batches, 6-8 oz, about 50/50 with mineral spirits and apply it with pieces of old tee shirts. Wipe on a coat and keep at it until you get to 6 or 8 coats. I use micro-mesh to smooth and Beall Buff system to polish.

If you get more Butternut let me know!

Best regards, Tom

[Baxter Smith]

Pretty piece. Have only turned a little butternut but it is a pretty wood.

[bob svoboda]

Very nicely done Tom

[michael gallagher]

Tom-

Very nice!