liquid amber

[David E Keller]

Here's a piece from 'liquid amber'(I think that's what they call gum trees in California). I got this piece of wood from Bert Solis a while back along with some other really fun goodies. This is sort of a new form for me... I'm not sure I like it, but I sure had fun turning it. I think it's about 6 inches wide. Finished with BLO and wipe-on poly. Comments and criticism always appreciated.
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[Randy Gazda]

David:

Nice work, I also have some liquid amber from Bert but haven't tried turning it yet.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Nice piece David. That wood is really pretty.

[Michael James]

I like that shape, and love that wood. the finish looks super, as expected, and I think a nice little piece for a desk or an end table or ????
Im assuming that you are on fml and ditching out to the shop when the family zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's..... are YOU getting any rest dad?????:D

[Dennis Puskar]

Very nice David like the shape, nice grain.

[Jon Lanier]

I like it. Seems like some fresh cut flowers ought to be coming out of it.

[Nathan Hawkes]

Nice work. Sweet Gum's latin name is Liquidambar styraciflua. Most of the pieces that I've turned have had a fairly greenish tint. The spalting here is nice.

[Kathy Marshall]

I like the form and the wood is really nice and the finish is great!

[John Keeton]

David, this form is very pleasing! Not one I have seen before, but it is proportioned well, the lines are great, and just a really nice piece. Love the wood, too, but the form shines on this one IMO.

[Jeff Nicol]

David, Great shape the proportions are just right to the eye. The wood has a lot of wonderful things going on in it and that adds to the old world feel to it.

Another fine specimen,

Jeff

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow - don't know how I missed this one! Really nice piece of wood - great color and spalt lines! Love the form! Has a very natural/organic feel to it!

Nice - really nice work on this one!

[gary Zimmel]

Nice work on this piece David...

[Sean Hughto]

You sure keep busy. Another nice one. It think it may be exaggerated by the flattening that happens with photos, but it looks a bit squat somehow in the straight on view. It kind of imparts a personality though, which is cool. Overall, I'd be happy to have it on my shelf.