Pith-In Cherry Vase

[David Delo]

Finished off the first of 4 twice turned cherry vases that I got out of a nice straight 10" log over a year ago. This is the smallest of the bunch at 10.5" with a 7" wide opening and 10" deep. These were some of the first pieces of wet wood I did back when I first got my hollowing rig so I was looking more for something nice and easy to do more than some fancy form. Used a vortex tool for a couple indents on the rim and base and then burned them. Didn't want to do much other embellishment to it because I liked the grain on this piece but it didn't really pop all that much with the walnut oil. Next ones will get different treatments. Buffed and waxed today. First piece I've done with the pith intact.
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[Bill Jobe]

Wow. Nice piece. I was going to post a pic of a cherry bowl and lid I recently turned, but I think now I'll pass.
I think your vase is incredible

[Martin Drummond]

good job David

[David Delo]

Thank you for your kind comments Bill & Martin. I'd encourage you to post a pic of your cherry bowl Bill. Doesn't matter if good, bad or ugly, it's yours to admire and learn from.

[Brian Tymchak]

Very nice David! With the pith in, Did you have to do anything special during the drying period to keep it from cracking?

[David Delo]

Very nice David! With the pith in, Did you have to do anything special during the drying period to keep it from cracking?Used CA glue on the pith area on both the inside and outside. Then coated the entire piece with anchorseal and put on the rack top side down.

[Dok Yager]

Nice vase David. Love nicely figured cherry, it turn so well and looks great.

[David Delo]

Nice vase David. Love nicely figured cherry, it turn so well and looks great.Thanks Dok. Probably my favorite wood to turn......make the whole shop smell great!