Box Elder Gloat

[Doug Reesor]

Our Turners club went out last Saturday to salvage what we could from a Box Elder that was blown over (the root ball came out) so there was no damage to the trunk. We got some amazing color out of it. I have several more pieces to blank out still. I hope it doesn't fade too much when it dries.

Doug

[Roger Chandler]

That one has a WOW factor! Great gloat, and bowl as well!

[David E Keller]

Beautiful stuff... Wood envy!

[John Keeton]

Those are Ambrosia beetle stains, and are not likely to fade like the red coloration that is often a part of box elder. Very nice!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow - that is gonna be a great looking bowl! Nice color but I love the patterns!

Looking forward to seeing it once finished!

[Donny Lawson]

Very nice colors in that one.Maybe it will not turn on you. The one I made a while back is still colorful.Yours looke GREAT!!!!!!
Donny

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice looking bowl and some beautiful wood.

[Baxter Smith]

Great bowl. Love the patterns!

[Tim Rinehart]

That does look like some super nice wood. I wouldn't let any of it sit around with pith in it...get it roughed or cut into blanks and sealed well. Those are keepers!!

Geez, just noticed where pic is taken...hmmm, LOML would kill me to turn stuff in her kitchen!! ;)

[Bill Bolen]

Gorgeous piece of wood and a great form to show it off...Bill...

[Rob Cunningham]

That's a beautiful piece of wood.