Baxters Apple

[Ken Hill]

Last year, Baxter Smith gave me a few pieces of 100 year old Apple. Fun to turn, dream to sand. Color is awesome, but I notice on the inside there are darker areas where on the outside they are lighter.....they run even with each other. I reckon when you are 100 you can do what ever you like haha! Its roughly 7 x 6 and 3 tall. Rubbed in some brushing Laquer and waxed

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Bowls-and-Wood-Turning/i-39rPZfj/0/M/LLL1428-M.jpg

[Steve Vaughan]

WOW! I gotta find me some apple! That's really neat looking, great color and shape.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks good Ken! Really like the contrast in colors!!

[Roland Martin]

You've done Baxter's apple good, Ken. The shape and colors are great.

[Baxter Smith]

Congrats on getting it to the finishline Ken. It looks good! Its a little different than turning hickory and oak isn't it.:)
I have had several pieces where the sapwood had those dark marks in it. More so on the inside as you noticed. I have wondered if it was caused by bruising or burnishing with the heel of the gouge. You might not have done such a thing but I could.;):)

[Ken Hill]

I dont think its bruising, it corrosponds directly with the outside areas that are blotchy white(lighter then the sapwood) I was thinking maybe a reaction to the air but I cant recall if they were there when roughed or not. I have another piece left and I will try and remember to look more closly at it

[Bernie Weishapl]

Looks really nice Ken. Beautiful wood.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, Ken

[Tim Rinehart]

Very nice work Ken, and I like the composition of this shot. Provides a little extra warmth to a beautiful piece.

[Mike Cruz]

That's beautiful, Ken. Makes me want to dive into the apple I have...