Glue Soaked Spalted Beech HF

[Baxter Smith]

Three weeks ago I posted the HF seen here http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?180011-Spalted-Beech-HF-A-Prototype&p=1854598#post1854598 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?180011-Spalted-Beech-HF-A-Prototype&p=1854598#post1854598).

After turning it to about 3/8” in thickness, I followed Wally Dickermans method and soaked it in a 50% mixture of white glue and water. After 3 days in the soak, it was another 2 ½ weeks before I got a chance to turn it again. The 2 cracks that were present to begin with, began opening up as it dried. I had other commitments and was afraid I had waited too long, but using a combination of medium and thin CA along with accelerator, I was able to squeeze them back together for returning. Tearout was not a problem this time around. Hopefully the wood was worth the extra effort. At least the experience was.

What do you think?

8 x 5 ¼ Finished with Bush Oil and buffed
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[Ken Glass]

Baxter,
I really like it a lot. The color variation on different areas are amazing and the form is spot on. Have you added a finish? it or are you waiting for it to dry/stabilize, etc. Very nice piece.

[Kathy Marshall]

Beautiful piece Baxter! I think the extra effort was well worth it. That is one of my favorite forms and you did a great job with it.

[John Keeton]

Some nice color in this one, Baxter, and you always do a great job with this style - nice!

[Michelle Rich]

was it worth the effort to you? I hope so. Excellent shape..lovely color variations..i'll keep my fingers crossed as it dries

[Doug W Swanson]

I think it was worth the effort. This is a beauty!

[Dennis Ford]

This is a winner! I love the form and the wood is great.

[Jim Burr]

I think you pulled it off!! I love the sheen and you really have mastered the form and it's variations.

[Doug Herzberg]

Well worth the effort. Beautiful wood and great form.

[steven carter]

Baxter, only you can way if it was worth the effort or not, but I can say that this is a great looking HF! I reall like the form and the variety of grain in this piece. Well done.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Baxter. Love the form and the wood.

[Scott Hackler]

Very nice Baxter.

[Jon McElwain]

..i'll keep my fingers crossed as it dries

+1 What Michelle said. I have tried CA gluing some cracks back together in the past. Some hold and some don't. I sure hope these hold - the piece is lovely.

[Baxter Smith]

Thanks for your positive thoughts!


..... Have you added a finish? it or are you waiting for it to dry/stabilize, etc. ......
Thanks Ken. I gave it a coat of oil after turning it to about 3/16 last Wed. Gave it another coat on Friday then buffed a few days after that.

was it worth the effort to you? I hope so. Excellent shape..lovely color variations..i'll keep my fingers crossed as it dries
Thanks Michele. It has been sitting in my 60 degree shop since last Wed. Since it doesn't seem to have changed in the past 9 days I am thinking(hoping;)) it will survive.

[Steve Vaughan]

What a beautiful piece! Love the colors and it sure looks like all the work was worth it. I've never tried that glue/water mix for soaking, but it sure makes sense and looks like it paid off here.