Elm burl HF

[Dennis Ford]

I had turned this HF a few months ago but did not like the finial. While doing a little cleaning up, decided to turn a new finial for it. The HF is 5 inches tall, 8 inches tall including finial. The finial is holly, dyed black. Finish is tung oil (3 or 4 coats) buffed with tripoli. Comments and critiques welcome.

[Scott Hackler]

Nice work Dennis. That elm burl has awesome figure and makes me want to go buy some! Overall this piece has good balance. My only critiques would be very minor tweaks but I think I might be too biased from doing this sized HFs, so I will digress for others to discuss. Your finial looks pretty good with the only suggestion would be to thin the bottom of the finial and concave the line leading to the onion.

[John Keeton]

Wow, what a piece of wood! Nice work. Finials are very individualized, and so subjective. It is rare to do one that suits everyone. This one works very well.

[Roger Chandler]

gorgeous piece of wood.....love that figured grain! Pretty form...........finial is simple and does work.

[David E Keller]

Great job! I like the form and finial, and that wood is awesome! I like my bottoms rolled under just a bit more, but that's a bit subjective. All in all, it's a super piece!

[Bill Bolen]

Pretty piece from a great piece o wood. Love the fan like figure rising from the bottom.

[Dan Forman]

Great form, absolutely stunning figure!

Dan

[Curt Fuller]

Man, what a piece of wood. Of course, what you've done with it is great too. That's really nice!

[Baxter Smith]

Great work with some great wood Dennis!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Dennis beautiful piece out of some beautiful wood. I do like that finial.

[robert baccus]

Every thing Dennis turns is pretty and disgustingly thin. sets a tough example for us normal turners. just a friend--------------old forester

[Eric Gourieux]

I like it alot, Dennis, The HF has great figure and is finished well. What did you use to dye the ash?

[Kathy Marshall]

Very nice Dennis! Great form and a stunning piece of wood!

[Michelle Rich]

delightful! gotta love that wood!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work! Love the burl!

[Robert McGowen]

You certainly showcased that piece of wood very well.