Nothing Fancy...Just a pretty Piece of Wood

[Wally Dickerman]

Black Limba, an African wood. Turned this about 5 years ago and has been sold. Rim is wenge and holly. It's 10.5 inches in dia. I obtained a 3" x 11" plank, enough for several pieces. I just discovered that I have one blank left. Might put a finial on the next one.

Comments welcome.

[Baxter Smith]

Very pretty wood and form Wally. I like the subtle detail(grooves) around the neck. They seem to add a lot.

[Alan Trout]

Wally,

It does not have to be fancy to be nice. That is a very nice piece.

Alan

[Bill Wyko]

Another georgous piece my friend. You knocked it out of the park for sure.

[Dan Forman]

Gorgeous! Black limba also makes nice electric guitar bodies.

Dan

[Cheryl A. Prince]

Wally, You did a nice job of letting the wood speak for itself. Beautiful form.

[Steve Vaughan]

That is simply beautiful. Very simple and clean shape. I really like the detail on top.

[Roger Chandler]

pretty indeed! Like the collar treatment.

[Roland Martin]

That is gorgeous, Wally. I also like the subtle grooves at the top and the holly ring makes a perfect transition to the wenge. You are an incredibly talented man!!

[Russell Eaton]

Simple is not so simple sometimes. I like the rings around the openings as well. Thanks for showing.

[John Keeton]

Wally, I love the wood combination and the form is divine! Wish you still had the piece, as I would enjoy seeing a good side profile view. I bet the next one with a finial will be beautiful, as well. Perhaps use a combination of the same woods??

[Bob Rotche]

Not sure I would call it "simple". Form is perfect, wood is gorgeous, subtle ring enhancement is just right. If it was simple, I would be able to do it...

[James Combs]

Very nice Wally. Love the wood and the profile and the finish is great. Appreciate the posting.

[Curt Fuller]

These simple forms like this from a pretty piece of wood really do it for me. That's a beauty Wally.

[Brian Effinger]

Beautiful, Wally. I too like the grooves - they frame the collar nicely. :)

[Allan Ferguson]

What is not to like with this one.

[Steve Schlumpf]

You're right - that is some really pretty wood! I look forward to seeing what you create with the rediscovered blank!

[David E Keller]

Very nice! This limba is much prettier than the little bit that I've turned, and you've shown it nicely with this form.

[Kathy Marshall]

Beautiful piece Wally! I like black limba too but have only turned spindle blanks. Maybe I need to check Woodworkers source to see if they have any 12/4.

[Scott Hackler]

Extra nice piece. Very graceful.