Lizard and Tortoise chase?

[Norm Zax]

Had some spare time on my hands so tried out a plate using soft pine. Never again. Sharp tools and steady sanding produce a good result but then a touch of a fingernail or a moment of indecision getting out of the car and the mark is there. The stand is walnut. Its top was a slightly elongated ball, then a tenon created in its middle and then cut in two, to be reglued on both sides of the plate. The decoration is somewhat simplistic but the family liked it. C&C?

[John Keeton]

Norm, that is really unique!! And, I like it! Great contrast in color and texture, and the wide, thin rim on the pine bowl really is enhanced with the bead.

Excellent piece!

[Jim Underwood]

I keep wondering if those fingernail marks I leave on freshly and perfectly sanded soft wood are "patina" or "disasters"....

Nice work on this.

[Roger Chandler]

Very whimsical! Nice turning and a very unique pedestal..............outside the box, but has that whimsical attractiveness to it.........pretty nice Norm!

[Allan Ferguson]

A true attention getter.. Should create interest and conversation wherever it is.

[Josh Bowman]

Norm, that's a neat technique. Nice shape. Now you can load it with chestnuts or better yet chocolate balls and see how many folks try to get the one in the middle.

[Mark Qualizza]

Wow! I am new to turning, seeing pieces like this is very inspiring.

[charlie knighton]

unusual, very nice

[Steve Schlumpf]

Norm - glad to see you getting in some turning time! Love the imagination in this piece! Great colors!

[Kathy Marshall]

Very nice Norm! A unique and imaginative form and great job working with the soft pine and I like the wide, thin rim.