Hickory Trio

[Bill Hensley]

These pieces came from a Hickory I was cutting up for firewood. The tree had been on the ground for a year. But after I cut into a crotch section and discovered some of the character I thought I better set some aside. Glad I did!

I had to use the Monster on the inside because using the bowl gouge was a struggle. All were finished with Waterlox.

Sizes are approximate: 8 x 4.5, 8 x 3, 6.5 x 3

You can see there is some movement going on since I finished them.

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C & C's appreciated

[John Keeton]

Nice save!!! That wood is awesome and you did a great job on the bowls.

[Jim Burr]

Beautiful work Bill! Nice variation in shapes and the finish worked well.

[Bill Embrey]

Oh wow! Those are outstanding! Love the one in the back with the heartwood running through it and the movement enhanced it...

[Harvey Ghesser]

Thanks for sharing, Bill...nice forms and beautiful wood!

[David E Keller]

Great work on all three, but I particularly like that large, round bottom piece in the front! Gorgeous wood, too!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice looking bowls and some beautiful wood.

[Michelle Rich]

what a great save..I've always loved hickory..wowee this is spectacular hickory! grand job

[Steve Vaughan]

Hickory is such an awesome looking wood! Way to watch for it and pull it out. Definitely understand the the trouble with a gouge. Seasoned hickory is something serious to deal with. You did very well!

[Harry Robinette]

Nice, very nice, I love Hickory but all I every find is dry stuff and I really don't like turning dry concrete.

[Bill Hensley]

Thanks much everybody. I have turned everything but bowls the last few months and it was a nice change.

Also, this was the first time I've used Waterlox and I like it. Took about 5 coats to get the finish I was looking for.

And kudos to the Monster, once I got into this Hickory I was convinced that was money well spent!

[Steve Campbell]

Very nice bowls Bill. I love Hickory. I can't believe all the wonderful wood I used to burn in the wood stove before I started turning. I quit burning wood, so now I don't come across those beauties. Well done.

Steve

[charlie knighton]

very nice, Bill