Pistachio HF

[Kathy Marshall]

The 1st turning from my Pistachio haul. It's about 5x5 with 1/8" walls with just a good coat of BLO so far, I'll give it several coats of WOP after it's dried a bit.
The pics don't do justice to the color. I really like the contrast with the sapwood and heartwood, but I probably should have turned it a little narrower so there would have been a little less sapwood, but I wanted it wide so it is what it is.
I considered adding a collar, but since this was green wood I know the neck will probably move a bit so getting a good fit to stay a good fit probably wasn't going to happen.

All comments (positive or otherwise) welcome!

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[Scott Hackler]

WOW, Kathy. That is fantastic. I love the form and the finish looks very nice as is (IMO). BUT, that chunk of wood is unbelievable. YOu have sure progressed with your hollow forms. This one is spot on, for my taste. Very very nice.

[David E Keller]

Gorgeous wood and a lovely form! Amazing color and contrast in that wood. Thanks for sharing!

[Tim Thiebaut]

Kathy, you turn such beautiful pieces everytime, I really like this alot. That is an amazing piece of wood.

[Don Alexander]

looks like you did a beautiful piece of wood justice

[Dan Forman]

Wonderful form and great looking wood. I like it a lot.

Dan

[John Keeton]

Kathy, the consistent and pleasing curve of this form is wonderful, and the wood is a special treat. That pistachio appears to be a very tight grained wood - and, the finish you achieved on a wet piece of wood is amazing. I am duly impressed with this one!!

[Donny Lawson]

Kathy, that is a beautiful piece. The form looks great.

[Michelle Rich]

Good golly Ms. Molly..that is stunning.

[Roger Chandler]

Kathy.........I think you "nailed" the form on this one! Great curve, shoulder is just right, and of course the wood is stunning. I would say you brought the best out of this blank!

[Russell Eaton]

Kathy that is a great form. The sap/heart transition is beautiful.

[Jim Adkins]

Very nicely done. What a wonderful contrast of wood. Very nice. Thanks

[Doug W Swanson]

Great piece! I love the colors in the wood and the form is beautiful....

[Thom Sturgill]

I had to show that to my wife and SIL (who HATES pistachio nuts) and they both ooh'd and ahh'd over it. Lovely piece!

[Tim Rinehart]

I like that ALOT!! I have wanted to turn pistachio...beautiful work Kathy!!

[Baxter Smith]

I can see why you were excited with your pistachio haul. Beautiful color, form and finish. It has such nice warmth with just the oil.

[David Reed]

You really did this lovely wood justice in this piece. The shape is very pleasing and especially like the rim treatment. The contrast really makes it pop. I would not change a thing.

[philip labre]

Gorgeous piece, Kathy. Great form, finish and the wood is spectacular.

[Steve Schlumpf]

WOW! This is excellent!

Outstanding wood, grain, contrast and color but I absolutely love the form! Very hard to turn a truly good heart shape and you did it! Seriously - excellent turning and one in which you should be proud! Thanks for sharing!

[David DeCristoforo]

Sweet looking piece. I'm extra glad to see this because I have some pistachio that I got last summer and I've been wondering what it's going to look like.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, i like the sapwood.....also i like your wide form and small foot

[Michael James]

Good grief girl....Not only is that totally awesome, you have it posted before midnight! :)
Very nice job with a beautiful piece of wood - keep em coming and thanks for posting!
mj

[Pete Jordan]

Boy do I love what you have done with this!

[Mark Hubl]

Very nice. The wood looks good. Your form here is quite good.

[Kathy Marshall]

Thanks everyone for the very nice comments!
I really like how this one turned out, and such great comments from a bunch of top notch turners has convinced me that I must have good taste! :D

[Roland Martin]

You certainly do have good taste, Kathy. I've yet to see a piece turned with pistachio, amazing grain and color. A truly excellent form.