Black Ash NE

[Fred Belknap]

This block was given to me by a neighbor and he just called it ash. It didn't have the light coloring of ash that I have turned before so after a little research I am calling it black ash, also known as swamp ash and basket ash. If you think I am wrong let me know, I won't cry. It is about 13.5 x 5.5 and finished with Minwax Antique Oil.
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All comments welcome and appreciated.

[Michelle Rich]

nice n.e. bowl...black ash is a northern tier wood..grows in swamps & wet areas. it is grey/black vs. the color i see here.

[Tim Rinehart]

Whatever kind it is Fred...it's quite nice. Wonderful job and well balanced!

[Roger Chandler]

That is a good looking bowl, Fred...........nice job on it! Pretty grain in the wood...........I am kind of fond of ash.........I like the grain figure against the solid hardwood.......makes for a pretty project!

[steven carter]

Sorry, can't tell you what kind of ash it is, it is darker than the ash I've turned. What I can tell you is that it is a great looking NE Bowl! I like the form and the finish.

[Barry Richardson]

Nicly done! I love ash!

[Jim Burr]

Great lookin' bowl Fred...whatever it is, the colors are cool!

[Kathy Marshall]

Very nice NE bowl Fred! Nice color and great job on the form and finish.

[Rich Aldrich]

Nice ash, Fred. I like NE bowls, but the color in this one is eye catching.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Fred. Nice wood and balance.

[Eric Gourieux]

That is well done, Fred. Care to share your technique for applying AO? How many coats, etc?

[Baxter Smith]

Very pretty Fred!

[Fred Belknap]

Care to share your technique for applying AO? How many coats, etc?

Eric Antique Oil is probably my favorite finish for bowls. I sand to 600 and apply the first coat very liberally soaking the wood and rubbing it in and then wiping it off while it is still wet. Leaves a surface that isn't sticky. Second coat I do the same but the third coat I apply with a folded paper towel very light and in the direction of the grain and don't wipe down. I give the final coat a few days before I buff. Works pretty good for me, just make sure you don't miss any spots on the last round. DAMHIKT

Thanks everyone for the nice comments.

[Gary Max]

We call that swamp ash around here also---- great job on keeping the rim ---- that ain't so easy.