Oak HF (before warping)

[Dennis Ford]

I turned this HF this afternoon from wet White Oak, it is 10" diameter X 6-1/2" tall. The wall thickness is 3/16 - 1/4". I put one coat of Tung oil on it and am hoping for good results when it drys. There is a spot of bark on one side (looks like a sunspot) that should add some character. Comments and critiques welcome.

[charlie knighton]

very nice Dennis, the oak may not warp noticeable even though it is green, but it will probably crack around !/4 of the knot unless you ca'ed the knot

[David DeCristoforo]

Sweet looking form. We will pray that it holds it shape. If not, just "let on" that you wanted it that way...

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a great looking HF. Hopefully it will stay put.

[Thomas Canfield]

Nice looking form and finish. I hope all you get is some warp and not the majorchecking that I usually get with Oak, but mine is usually the Red Oak or Live Oak. Warped it should present a nice form in any case.

[Michelle Rich]

I like the flowing wave shape..very distinctive..pretty HF

[Tim Rinehart]

I like this piece Dennis, well done form and the wood has some nice grain/color. I think you will likely have some additional shrinkage in the sunspot area where the bark is, but that may not be an issue for you.

[Dave Carey]

Dennis,
Like it a lot especially how the rays radiate from the bottom up through the form.

[Prashun Patel]

That looks beautiful.

Good luck with it! Most of my oak cracks.

If it were me, I'd put it in a plastic bag and keep it in the basement. Open the bag every couple days and look for cracks -especially around the feet. Seal them with CA glue and pray.

[Ron Stadler]

Very Purrty, hopefully this one make it through the drying process, to nice to crack on ya. Beautiful wood also.

[Dennis Ford]

I have been away from home since taking the picture but got home today and the HF survived without any cracks. It is now a little less than 9-1/2" wide and just over 10" long. It probably is not completely finished moving yet but I believe it will be OK. It had one coat of tung oil and I had left it upside down over a 3/4" rod so that air could circulate around and inside.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice work Dennis! Glad to hear that things are going well with the drying - so far! Please post a photo of it once it is finished.