Finished vase

[Robert McGowen]

I asked for opinions on how to finish this vase last week. The consensus was for an oil finish and buffing. I am sure that no one lost any sleep over how it turned out (:D), but here are the results.

Mesquite, sanded to 400, Danish Oil, buffed, and waxed.
Thanks for the help deciding on a finish and for looking!

[Jerry Marcantel]

That's a fine looking vase, Robert. Do you know what species of mesquite it might be? ........ Jerry (in Tucson)

[Steve Schlumpf]

I like it! Just enough of a sheen to highlight that beautiful wood! How do you like it?

[John Keeton]

I am sure that no one lost any sleep over how it turned out...My gosh, Robert, it took you long enough!!:eek::eek: If I have to go another week without sleep, I don't think I can stand it!:rolleyes::D

I really like what you did with this, and the color and figure in the mesquite is beautiful. Too much gloss would have been a mistake on this one. Great result!!

Now, time for some sleep!:)

[Michael James]

I'm really not a fan of hi gloss finishes, so I really like how this turned out...and I GOTTA GET SOME OF THAT BEAUTIFUL MESQUITE!!!!!
Keep em coming so JK can get his beauty sleep...I'll bet he gets cranky without it!:cool:

[Baxter Smith]

Great job on the finish and vase. It has that "I just want to touch it look".

[Roger Chandler]

Robert,

Beautiful turning and wood. Could you post the dimensions of the piece? Great finish...........You did this one good! :)

[Robert McGowen]

I have no idea on the species of mesquite, but the tree was cut in central Texas. (Free Craig's list score.)

It is very smooth to the touch and just plain feels nice to hold. I personally like the way it finished out.

The vase is 8" tall and 4.5" wide with 1/4" walls.

[David E Keller]

Oh, WOW! I really, really like this one. The color and character of that piece are fantastic. That's going in the inspiration file.

[Gerold Griffin]

Robert that is really a nice piece. You done a great job on it. Having never used a oil finish myself, how did you like using it? Congrat's on a truly beautiful piece!

[Josh Bowman]

I really like the shape and color. Wish we had mesquite in East TN.:D

[charlie knighton]

very nice..... :D mesquite brings a smile to everyone's face

[Ken Glass]

Robert,
Great choice for the finish. It really brought out the color and grain orientation. Well done.

[James Roberts]

Now that looks great! The finish perfectly complements the beautiful wood and the form of this piece.

[Mike Golka]

Robert, very nice shape and beautiful wood. Well done!

[Allen Neighbors]

You did well, Robert. The DO did the trick.