Chestnut Bowl

[Jeremy Leasure]

Some time back, a few might possibly remember I fished a small section of chestnut from a burn pile. It was charred pretty deep, 1/2". Have no way of telling if it is American Chestnut personally. Here is another bowl from it.

9"x3.5"

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[Roger Chandler]

VERY nice Jeremy!

[Jim Burr]

Beautiful Jeremy!!! Contrary to my usual thought...this onecould have gone a bit thinner…not much, maybe an 1/8” or so. Looks cool as is…justmy opinion. What finish was used?

[James Roberts]

Great looking piece Jeremy. Nice color and grain and I kind of like utilitarian pieces like this, looks solid and hefty. It would make a great fruit bowl for the kitchen table.

[Donny Lawson]

Nice bowl. Reminds me of Walnut.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Interesting wood - reminds me of Elm, Oak and Walnut! Nice bowl!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice Jeremy. The chestnut really does remind me of walnut.

[Jeremy Leasure]

Thanks. It does seem to have characteristics of several woods. Chinese or American, it's a decent turning wood. The finish is sanded to 220 and Mahooneys Walnut finish. I didn't buff this one, simply forgot to do it. It feels different, but not bad.