Christmas Gift to Good Pastor Friend

[Steve Mawson]

I have a friend back in Indiana that is a Christian Church-Disciples of Christ minister. Always wanted to try a chalice that this denomination uses as one of the church symbols. I got fairly close but still not perfect but hope he likes it any way. Turned from ash that had a couple branches growing out of the log. About 3 1/4 across the top and 5" tall. Finished with danish oil with satin lacquer over the top. Cross in inlaid with turquoise.
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[Michael James]

In the spirit of things, I'm sure he will love it. Nice job!

[Allen Linton]

I like it and I am certain your pastor will too. Thanks for sharing...

[Lee Koepke]

I like that.
Very nice grain on the wood. The stem is pretty interesting too ...

[Mark Hubl]

Looks wonderful Steve. I am sure your friend will cherish it.

[Cathy Schaewe]

That's very nice - I bet he'll be really pleased!

[John Keeton]

Steve, I would say you got pretty close!! Nice piece of wood, and nice work. A gift that certainly will have special meaning to the minister, I am sure.

[Roger Chandler]

That is pretty, and I am sure the Pastor will appreciate the effort, the time, the thoughtfulness and what you put into it. This is a very nice piece!

[Ron Stadler]

Very nice Steve, I would have not guessed it to be ash though, I thought for sure it was honey locust, but I never turned ash before.

[Tim Rinehart]

nicely done Steve, a good tribute piece for the church and pastor.

[Richard Madden]

Good job, and I like the turquoise inlay. It will no doubt be well received and appreciated.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Steve - I really like the simple form! Love the grain and your turquoise inlay works well with the overall color of the wood! Your friend will be very pleased with his gift!

[Baxter Smith]

The form and grain of the ash looks very nice and will be appreciated. The inlay makes it even more so!

[bob svoboda]

Very nice. I'm sure it will be appreciated.

[Steve Mawson]

Thanks for the nice comments. At least I think it is Ash from the bark but I have been wrong before at least once or twice, perhaps it is Honey Locust. I have had this piece of wood for about 2 years. Picked it up along the highway after a work crew trimed some trees in the fence row, about 8" across and 5' long. Going in the mail today.

[Scott Hackler]

Steve, that cup's shape is really nice. I find this shape very simple and very pleasing to the eye. I am sure that the gift will be received with a giant smile. Very nice job.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is really nice Steve. He is going to love it.