Sweet Gum hollow form

[Dennis Ford]

This wood was very plain when cut (last summer) but has some interesting spalting now. The HF is 10" wide x 7" tall. Wall thickness is just over 1/8" at the opening tapering to 1/4" at the bottom.

[David Warkentin]

Looks good. What did you hollow with? I need to get some kind of hollowing tools...

[dan carter]

Nice HF. Where did the spalting come from? Did you treat it? It certainly is an attractive piece.

[John Keeton]

That spalting sure added some character to this one. Beautiful job on the form - larger than I thought from the pic.

[Thomas Canfield]

Nicely done Dennis. The wood does have some nice character. What is the finish? The wood looks lighter than the oiled finish that I am using and may be something I need to try to get a lighter product.

[Dennis Ford]

David;
I did most of the hollowing with hand held tools but used a captured hollowing rig to clean up the bottom. I like the freedom of hand held tools but this is as big as I do that way.

Dan;
I stored the log sections on end in the shade and put some compost on top. Sweet Gum spalts readily in east Texas.

Thomas;
The finish is lacquer, once it cures I will buff it out some. I like the amber effect of oil on most woods but not on the lighter color woods.

[David E Keller]

That's gorgeous, Dennis. I love the form and finish, but the spalting is the real star for me. Just lovely.

[Baxter Smith]

Very nice curve and spalting Dennis!

[gary Zimmel]

Beautiful finish and form Dennis. Waitng to turn it since last summer sure put the wow in that chunk of sweet gum...

[Dale Bright]

Very nice, Dennis, nice form, great looking wood and a good finish. Well done!

Dale

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a great piece Dennis. I really like the form and finish.

[Richard Madden]

Great job on the form! The spalting really adds to the beauty. Very nice...I like.

[Michael James]

You've got a winner there Dennis. Nice job all around. This reminds me, I better go check some wood I stuck in a bucket last fall.......:)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Sure is some pretty wood! Great form and finish! Really like how all those spalt lines give it a painted look! Nice work!

[Michelle Rich]

the spalting is wonderful made a pretty HF

[bob svoboda]

Very nice. Love the form and the finish. The spalting makes it extra special.

[Roland Martin]

Great form and finish, Dennis, and the spalting is beautiful.

[Bill Bolen]

Great form and finish on an outstanding piece of wood....Bill...

[Mark Hubl]

Nice wood and form. You are cranking out some nice size pieces lately!

[Tim Rinehart]

Beauty of a form and really shows off the spalting! Great job on finish as well.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Dennis you've done this Sweetgum proud. Wonderful job!:)

[Jon Nuckles]

Nice form and really looks nice with the spalting.

[Jon McElwain]

Everyone has mentioned the great looking spalting, but I can't help but wonder, am I the only one who has not seen brown spalting as extensive as this before?

I like the delicate opening and the form is pleasing. Well done!