Walnut HF

[Dennis Ford]

I purchased this piece of Claro Walnut burl at SWAT and roughed it out not long after. Usually I do HFs to finish thickness while wet but this wood is special (and expensive). It is 7" diameter X 3-1/2" tall. The thickness varies from 1/8" at the opening to ~3/16" near the bottom. There are a few small voids in the lower half. Finish is WOP (just a couple of coats and buffed). There is no foot, I put it on a short piece of PVC for a picture (to raise it out of the shadows).
Comments and Critiques welcome.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, i know John will be envious of this one

[Steve Schlumpf]

Love the form! Beautiful wood! Really like how the grain runs all over the place!

[David E Keller]

Good grief! That is one tasty looking piece of wood! Nicely done, sir!

[Greg Just]

very nice - love the unusual grain pattern

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow now that is nice. Wild grain pattern and form is great.

[Michelle Rich]

gorgeous Dennis..that wood is spectacular & you did it proud.

[John Keeton]

Dennis, Charlie is right - I love Claro walnut!!! And, you did a great job with this piece. Claro is a dream to turn, and it nearly always has wonderful grain and coloration - at least, the stuff I get seems to. Great piece!

[Jim Burr]

Super form to show off the amazing grain Dennis!!

[Baxter Smith]

Wild grain Dennis. Your flattened form looks like it was the perfect choice for it. Well done!