Mesquite turning

[Dennis Ford]

Not sure what to call this, too many voids to call it a vase. It is mesquite burl, about 8-1/2" tall. I would have liked to make the bottom smaller but was not sure it would survive (there are voids in the bottom also).

[John Keeton]

Well, Dennis, I would call it a very attractive art piece!! Very interesting - and, I bet it was interesting to turn, as well!

[Robert McGowen]

That looks pretty good! I hope that there wasn't too much hand sanding involved!

[Baxter Smith]

Very pretty Dennis! It would look great on anyones shelf!

[Michael James]

Looks pretty cool from over here.... Love mesquite!
mj

[David Reed]

Turned plenty of air myself and know how difficult it can be to get rid of tool marks, chatter and keep it together. You did an impeccable job with both it appears. I also really like the sapwood at the rim. Very nice.

[Kelvin Burton]

Dennis, I don't remember seeing this piece in "show and tell"! Very cool, did it sound like a propeller when it was spinning on your lathe? The back part kinda looks like a chair back, maybe it's some sort of exotic reclining chair for a very small person? :-) Very well executed whatever it's called!

[David E Keller]

Neat piece of art from a neat piece of wood!

[Marc Himes]

It looks like a piece that would keep you on your toes while turning it. Nice job!

[Michelle Rich]

whatever you call it, it took steady hands to turn. pretty wood too

[Dane Fuller]

Dennis,
Mesquite has a special place in my heart and you brought out the beauty in this piece.

[wes murphy]

Very unusual and and interesting piece. Great job, Dennis.

[Thomas Canfield]

Very nice Dennis. I did not notice any saw cut edges that had to be carved or shaped. Very interesting piece with the different limb/trunk sections and open space. I hope to get to see it up close at local meeting or SWAT in August.

[Billy Tallant]

Very interesting piece. Looks great. Hard to imagine the difficulty in getting that piece turned.

[Steve Schlumpf]

WOW - that is nice! Looks like a vase to me and would be right at home in any art gallery! Very nice work!