Turned box of ?

[Allan Ferguson]

This is a box turned from wood give to me by a turning friend shortly before his death two weeks ago. It is 4 1/2 x 2" approx. size. If anyone has an idea as to what kind of wood it is, let me know. Finished with oil and wax. Trying to correct white balance, choose the slighter warmer rendition.

[Jason Clark2]

I'd guess Myrtle.

Jason

[Allan Ferguson]

The wood is very hard and heavy with a tight grain. Allan

[charlie knighton]

+1 on the myrtle

[Michael Menzli]

Cool..this piece reminds me of the northern lights...well done..sorry to hear about the friend...what a way to have him live on!

Myrtle would be a great guess...perhaps some bark or other identifiable traits can assist further.

[Baxter Smith]

Pretty box Allan. My thought was Myrtle as well though I have only turned a couple of pieces of it.

[Terry Quiram]

I have some Persimmon that has color and grain are very simular to your box. Persimmon is very dense.

[Mark Hubl]

I am sure your friend would be pleased by your form. Nice box, I like the knob top. Looks a little warmer in color than the myrtle I have turned. Did it smell spicy when you turned it? Myrtle has a nice spicy scent when turned. Good work.

[Allan Ferguson]

No odor noted, and it is I believe to heavy and hard for Myrtle. Before the finish under incandescent light color were yellow, brown to purple.

[Jamie Donaldson]

Looks like a fine sample of Mulberry to me.

[David Dobbs]

Nice piece I am with Jamie on the Mulberry . Sometimes Hedge will do the same