You Like Spalted Maple?...Check This One Out...

[Wally Dickerman]

I've heard turners say the wood speaks to them. The big guns in WW2 cost me a little bit of my hearing so maybe I just can't hear wood talking. I did hear this one though. It said I can stand on my own. Don't you dare install a collar or give me a finial. I listened....

This one was turned and sold several years ago. I do remember that I had a small log of this wood that netted several similar pieces. Wish I had more like it. Size is about 7 or 8 inches wide. Comments are welcome.

[Darren Jamieson]

Perfect! perfect! Perrrrfect!!!! My all time favorite wood and that peice explains why. Great shape and finish on this one just make the wood pop.

[Greg Just]

Fabulous! Wally that is a really nice piece of maple with a lot going on. Well done.

[Eric Gourieux]

Wally,
I love the form and the wood. The finish is perfect for this wood. Really great job.

And Wally, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!

[John Keeton]

Beautifully done, Wally!!! I love the rippled neck area - great detail. The wood is outstanding!

[Lee Koepke]

I can hear the wood thanking you, all the way over here!

Fabulous.

[Bill Bolen]

Glad you were listening Wally! She's a real beauty needing no makeup.

[Pete Jordan]

Always love your posts and this is really special!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful piece Wally and you are right that wood speaks loudly. Well done.

[David E Keller]

Yep, that's a beauty! Curl, color, black lines, burl... It's got a little bit of everything!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, Wally

[Donny Lawson]

I have to say that is a beautiful piece. Spalted maple burl is nice. I watch E-Bay all the time about spalted maple. I don't buy it but I like to see what it goes for since its so beautiful. A piece on the 3rd that measured 5"x5"x11" long went for $97.51. Spalted maple is highly sought after and you have a top of the line piece. Thanks for sharing.

[BILL DONAHUE]

Yeah! That's like a good looking woman who doesn't need makeup. Just perfect!

[Hayes Rutherford]

Ok, I've gone back and looked at least ten times now and will still look some more. Well done!

[Baxter Smith]

A great form and finish almost take a backseat to that piece of wood! Its definitely got it all!

[Scott Hackler]

Very nice Wally.

[Dan Forman]

That has a little bit of everything going on - just gorgeous.

Dan

[Roland Martin]

Wow, spalt, color and chatoyance, it has it all. Great peice Wally.

[Rob Price]

amazing piece.

[steven carter]

Like it? NO!

Love it? YES!!

[Tony De Masi]

Now that's what I'm talking about. Wonderful form on some beautiful wood. I am so glad you didn't do a collar and finial on this piece.

[Tim Rinehart]

Wally...I like your style! Yea, it doesn't get much better than that with a fine looking piece of wood!

[Gerald Jensen]

Beautiful piece! One of my most prized turnings is a small bowl turned out of spalted (punky) birch ... wouldn't part with it for the world.

-- Gerry

[Bill Wyko]

Whoa Wally, that's a real beauty. You did a fantastic job. Thanks very much for posting it.

[Alan Trout]

Wally,

That is a wonderful piece and piece of wood Well done.

Alan

[Ken Hill]

Off the chain Wally!

[Cathy Schaewe]

Wow, that is just a classic beauty!

[Tom Wilson66]

That is a piece of wood to drool over, and you did a wonderful job of "listening" to the wood.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Absolutely beautiful work Wally! Pretty wood but I love the form! Also like the simple detail work around the neck!

[Curt Fuller]

That's a beauty Wally and you're right about that being some spectacular wood. You've been turning so many nice things for so many years it would be interesting to see some kind of a chronological slideshow of your work over the years.