Big Leaf Maple Vase

[Bernie Weishapl]

Here is a Big Leaf Maple vase from the wood I got from Mike Smith. It is 9 1/2" X 3 1/2". It has 6 coats of WOP on it with one more to go then let it dry to buff it. I roughed out 3 mimosa bowls today also from my stash from Mike Smith.

[Marty Eargle]

I had a hard time picking out pieces from Mike's collection of BLM. So many great looking pieces of wood there and this is no exception. The void really sets the vessel apart.

I just finished a Mimosa bowl myself. I'm proud of how it turned out but it was some of the toughest wood to get smooth that I've encountered. Look forward to see what yours turns out like.

[Roger Chandler]

That is pretty Bernie........nice form. Love the figure in the BLM, and real nice finish!

[David E Keller]

Oh yeah! I really like this one! Burl, spalt, and a nice little hole in the side!

[charlie knighton]

you have been busy Bernie, very nice

[Steve Vaughan]

I really like that too. Very nice shape!

[Michael James]

WOW..... I love that one!!!! Kudos.
Michael

[John Keeton]

Bernie, this one I like! Of course, BLM is one of my favorites, and you sure got a nice chunk of it. I am hoping Mike returns from his trip out west via KY and has a bunch of BLM and Claro with him!

[Robert McGowen]

Nice, Bernie! Looks like you had a hole for the shavings to exit through!

[Scott Hackler]

Real nice work Bernie. Having a giant hole in the side sure helps with the shavings huh!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks for the comments. This one was fun.

John problem is with Mike coming your way he will go thru Kansas first.

[Scott Hackler]

thanks for the comments. This one was fun.

John problem is with mike coming your way he will go thru kansas first.

now that sounds like an excellent idea!!! :)

[Marty Eargle]

Maybe he'll swing through Raleigh and I can get what's left from what you guys have picked through.

Oh, wait...I can just take a nice drive over to his place. :p

[Bernie Weishapl]

Scott I thought that was a excellent idea.

[BILL DONAHUE]

That's a beauty! It has a lot of interesting figure. Big leaf maple is probably my favorite wood to turn except that I always pay retial for it. BTW - wouldn't this be referred to as a hollowed form, not a vase?

[Kathy Marshall]

Beautiful wood, beautiful form and beautiful finish Bernie! You hit a home run with this one!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks. Bill I call it a HF and the LOML calls it a vase. Now who am I to argue.:D

[Cathy Schaewe]

Wow, I love that one! I sent an e-mail to Mike a couple of months ago asking for some BLM, and I'm guessing he still doesn't have what I wanted because you guys are taking it all!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks Cathy. As long as I can keep it from John Keeton.:D