a couple from yesterday..

[Russell Eaton]

I had no shop time all week, so yesterday I decided to change all that. One was a first for me. It is called umbrella magnolia and I got enough to turn 2 pieces out of it. It turned real well wet, now we will wait till it dries. The second is a black ash burl platter. It is about 10" wide and is finished with walnut oil. I am sure glad I spent a few dollars and built a "cool room" to turn in, it would have been too hot to work in the shop otherwise. Comments are always welcome good or bad. Thanks for looking, Russell

[Bernie Weishapl]

Looking good. I really like that black ash platter.

[Jon Prouty]

Really like the platter! Would really like some more info on your "cool room".

Jon

[Russell Eaton]

Jon, I built a 30'x60' shop earlier this year. Inside I framed a 12'x16' room with a suspended ceiling and insulated it very well. I put a small window unit inside for the brutal temps that we have been having. I probably will get a larger window unit at some point because it takes a little time to cool the room. It sure is nice to have a cool breeze blowing on you while it is 98 degrees outside. Thanks for the comments.

[Michelle Rich]

both woods are interesting..I await the vase finished..this could be real pretty

[Scott Lux]

nice work on both. The platter is great. I really like the wood on the vase.

[Mike Peace]

I never turned an end grain platter. Nice look with the NE.

[Russell Eaton]

Mike it was a burl cap. It didn't take 20 min. to turn start t finish, the sanding took a little longer.

[Steve Busey]

Great job on both of those Russell. Love that burl platter; look forward to seeing the finished magnolia!