Persimmon Bowl

[Deane Allinson]

I told you to bear with me. I will have to go back to work on Monday. After the Caltapa? beating. I dug out some Persimmon that I use to make chisel handles. I've had it for 20 years, dry as a bone, hard as a rock. I love it. The heart wood is jet black. I will have to make the rest of this last and maybe use Hickory for handles. It turns smooth as glass if you keep sharpening. #20, 6" dia. x 2" tall.
Deane

[Dennis Ford]

Nice bowl, it has a good shape and looks very smooth. Is that a lacquer finish?

[John Keeton]

Another great one, Deane. We are going to have to get you back to work, or all chip in for some more wood!! You are going thru it like a machine. I really like the pith in this one, and I am amazed there are no cracks. I just got some dry persimmon to try thread chasing on. It is a neat looking wood.

[David E Keller]

Another beauty! I've not turned persimmon, but I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for some. Lovely shape.

[Baxter Smith]

Great curve on this bowl Deane. Well done!