Spalted Gum

[Eugene Wigley]

This is spalted gum I rough turned last November. It measures 8-1/2" X 3-1/2" with 5/16" walls. Finish is BLO and bees wax. I have not buffed it yet. Thanks for looking.
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[Nate Davey]

Great looking form for the bowl, Eugene. That Gum has some crazy patterning to it. Also like the finish, I think it's the perfect finish for spalted wood.

[David E Keller]

Very nice. I'm not usually a foot fan, but it really works with this form. Lovely wood, and a nice, soft finish.

[Michael James]

Awesome wood, nice bowl and I love the organic finish on the piece. Keep em coming!

[Mark Hubl]

Awesome wood and a well done form. Nice bowl.

[Curt Fuller]

That's a beautiful bowl. I like the elevated foot and that wood is really nice.

[Baxter Smith]

Beautiful piece of wood and a very nice shape and finish!

[Roger Chandler]

That is a nice form.........very functional in any home. I could see a lot of uses for that one..........Nice work, Eugene!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice wood and the form is great. Really well done Eugene.

[Jim Burr]

Great spalt Eugene and a great shape to show it off! I'm a big fan of recessed feet on bowls, but you made this one work well...makes it "take-off". Finish really lets the wood show off. Very well done!.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice bowl! Sure is some amazing wood! Thanks for sharing!

[Michelle Rich]

just plain pretty... that 'ol mom nature sure knows how to make wood for turners!

[John Keeton]

This bowl could function as an art piece or a utilitarian piece - very nice form. And, the wood...well, it is just plain awesome!

[Donny Lawson]

The bowl has alot of nice features in it., and the spalting is great.

[bob svoboda]

Nice form from some awesome wood. Well done.

[Darren Jamieson]

Spalting just makes any peice beautiful, nice job.

[Greg Bolton22]

Absolutely beautiful. Is is Sweet Gum or Black Gum?

Greg

[BILL DONAHUE]

Spectacular piece of wood and you did it justice. Nice job!

[Eugene Wigley]

Thanks for all the kind words. We cut that tree in December of 08. I turned several bowls in the winter and spring before it spalted. In fall of 09 I was surprised to see what it looked like. I like it better spalted, it is just a bit more difficult to work with.
Greg, it is Sweet Gum. It was really wet when we cut it. I had to stop and wash my face shield half way on each of the large bowls I rough turned.
Thanks again for the kind words and for looking.

[Dan Forman]

Really like the form of the bowl, and the wood is terrific!

Dan