Thank You Cory Norgart!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

On the last day of the AAW symposium in St. Paul, I was walking around, saying my goodbyes and getting ready to leave when fellow Creeker Cory Norgart (UP North Burls) found me over by the Carter Hollowing booth. We talked for a short bit and then he handed me this beautiful chunk of Black Ash Burl! He told me to enjoy it but that he wanted to see what I could do with it! Wow – Thanks Cory!! :D

Well, like most everyone, I have been very busy since the symposium and today was my first chance to turn! I grabbed the wood that Cory had gifted me and this is what I roughed out. It is soaking in DNA at this time but I have hopes that I can get it finished in time for a competition that I plan on entering.

So, to prove that I actually got to turn something today, here are the photographs!

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Not much you can comment about when it is just a rough out, but feel free! I didn't take any measurements but the vase is about 6" tall.

When the time comes, I will post the finished piece in a new thread.

Thanks again Cory! Sure is some beautiful wood! I'm willing to bet that Cory has more burl - if anyone is interested!

[David E Keller]

Yuck! That wood looks terrible! It's got spots all over it, and it's all rippled! In fact, I don't see a bit of straight grain on the entire thing... No wonder he gave it to you!

Since you went through all the trouble to rough it out and soak it, I guess I'll look at the pics you post when it's finished.

[Joe Meirhaeghe]

Looks like it's off to a great start. I look forward to seeing it completed.

[Roger Chandler]

Exceptional figure in that black ash burl.........beginning of a very nice hf, there Steve.........I think it will be a looker when you get done with it!

[David DeCristoforo]

Oh "just a rough out", is it? Well it's too bad you put so much work into such a mundane piece of wood. I would not even be interested in any of that. No, not at all... I guess the form is OK though. Just about as sweet as it gets. But it would have been so much nicer with a decent piece of material.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking rough out Steve. I don't know if that will be like the black ash bowl I turned but when it dried it was like trying to cut concrete. Look forward to seeing it finished and how it turned for you.

[Baxter Smith]

Great looking piece of wood! I first saw a piece of Black Ash Burl at Totally Turning this spring. It made a lasting impression! Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[Scott Hackler]

hmmmm. Makes me want to go back out into the garage and rough out a piece of the black ash burl I brought home. Sadly I didn't buy a piece as big at that one. It's gonna look fantastic, I am sure.

[John Keeton]

Steve, that is an amazing piece of wood! Quite a change from your standard maple pieces. Love the form, too. Hope it is workable when dry and doesn't distort too much.

[Tim Rinehart]

I think that looks like it's gonna be a killer piece, super concentration of eyes. The big question in my mind...is whether you will dye it or not! Such a beautiful burl on its own, but if anyone can make it better with some dye...I suspect it's you Steve! Looking forward to seeing complete piece.

[Alan Trout]

Steve,

That is an incredible piece of wood and a beautiful form.

Alan

[Chris Burgess]

David,
Hilarious!!

Steve,
Great piece. That wood is spectacular.

[Harvey Ghesser]

Hi Steve,
I just wanted to echo those here and say that the burl is wonderful but regarding the form....your skill is awesome!!

[charlie knighton]

nice form, nice wood, very nice of Cory

[Rick Markham]

Not much to be said about that Black Ash stuff... certainly couldn't attach spectacular, or amazing, or incredible... just teasing!

You're form fits it truly perfectly (as always Steve) I love it's proportions, and it's very fluid. I am looking forward to seeing the end product on this one! I think it just might be a "beauty" ;)

[Cory Norgart]

Looks great Steve, the dna should help the drying process, Im sure it will be ready for your your competition. Cant wait to see the finished.