Colorado beetle pine round 2

[Eric Gourieux]

I previously posted the rough out of this HF, and now it's finished. The wood was provided by Doug Herzberg. Thanks, Doug!

It's 8.5" x 5". Finished with WTF. Light as a feather.

Before:

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After:

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[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a great looking HF. Love that wood. Well done Eric.

[Michael Stafford]

It is hard to believe the two are the same piece of wood. Very nicely done! I am surprised that the spalting went away during the finish turning and finishing process.

[Michelle Rich]

the color sure did change from rough out to finished..good job.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Eric! I have to wonder if an oil based finish would have brought out the rich colors more. Did a real good job on such a soft wood!

[Eric Gourieux]

Steve, I was wondering that, too. Next time, I'll try an oil based finish. Wait a minute! I don't have any more of that wood. Hint. Hint. Doug?

[Doug Herzberg]

Eric, it looks great. I wish I had sent you more of that wood. I've been experimenting with Danish oil. It yellows the unstained wood and makes the blue go mostly black, but I think I like it. I just turned some Iowa blue pine from green to finish and am very pleased. If it doesn't crack I'll try to post it soon.

I have more of the Colorado pine and now quite a lot of the Iowa stuff, which actually looks better, if I can get it sealed up before it checks. If you get out here to ski, I hope you can take some home with you. Fly Southwest and check some empty bags.