Planer Elm HF

[Dennis Ford]

This a small HF that I made for a friend. I love this wood!
6" dia X 6.75" tall

[James Combs]

It is certainly evident why you love it. A beautiful piece of work. Where would a person find something like that?

[John Keeton]

Dennis, that is beautiful!! Great form, and that wood is fantastic. I am like JD - is that a local wood? Where can a feller get some???

[Jim Burr]

That's beautiful Dennis!!!! Add me to the "where can I get some" list

[gary Zimmel]

Real nice chunk of wood that turned into one sweet HF. Nice work Dennis.

[Robert McGowen]

That is really great looking wood. Very nice!

[Roger Chandler]

Great form, really good finish.............fantastic wood! Did you say "planer elm?" Never heard of it, but would like to know more about it, where it grows, how it is to turn, and other info.


Let us know more............:)

[Thomas Canfield]

Very nice looking Dennis. Tell us more about the original wood piece. The large amount of light and dark wood must have some story there.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty. I love the wood and form is great.

[Baxter Smith]

Nice form. Nice finish. Beautiful wood! I've never seen or even heard of it. Thanks for posting!

[David E Keller]

Gorgeous wood! I don't think we have 'planer elm' around here, but I intend to find out if this piece is indicative of the usual look of the stuff.

[David DeCristoforo]

That's a really nice turning. Love the detail in the bottom. Also laughing about no one knowing what "planer elm" is. I thought everyone knew that. It's elm that's "planer" than most other elm. Scheech!

[Curt Fuller]

Wow, that's really pretty. That's a great form and that wood is beautiful.

[Craig Powers]

Beautiful work. Great use of some gorgeous wood.

Planer elm is another common name for Water Elm, Planertree, etc. All names for Planera aquatica. Although related to the elms, it is in a separate genus. The wood is spectacular if you can get a piece with heart wood. My impression is that the wood doesn't move as much as the true elms.
You find the trees in wet areas. We were lucky enough to have a good friend with access to some trees.
Here's a link to some info:

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=347

[Michael James]

Nice work on a beautiful chunk of wood. Living in the desert, I don't see that. We have the chinese elm, which the sapwood looks very yellowish.
I also really like the form and finish of this piece! Keep em coming.