Cherry HF

[John Hart]

I was just about to throw this piece of cherry in the fire to warm my feet and I noticed a nice feather in the grain. So I ran down to the shop and threw it on the lathe and this is what I found inside. I think I'll set it on the mantel instead. I hope these pics show off the figure ok

[Dick Parr]

That is an outstanding save John:) You are right about the beautiful feather that is in that wood.

What is the size of this wonderful piece of wood.

Great Job John.;)

[Travis Stinson]

Nice save! That is beautiful John. Fantastic pics, it looks so alive, like I could reach right through the walls!:cool:

[John Hart]

...What is the size of this wonderful piece of wood.

Great Job John.;)

Thanks Dick...It's 5" Tall and 3" in diameter. I finished it with BLO and some semi-gloss Deft then buffed. I agree. Mother Nature done good on this one.

[Chris Barton]

I really like the shape John. I am going to have to get some more of that cherry!

[John Hart]

Nice save! That is beautiful John. Fantastic pics, it looks so alive, like I could reach right through the walls!:cool:

Yeah Travis...This thing is really nice to sit and stare at. The kids keep wanting to take it to their room!(the proverbial abyss):eek:

[Keith Burns]

Great piece John. I like the way you always run down and throw a block of wood on the lathe and end up with something so wonderful. Your photo composition is always great as well.

[Michael Stafford]

John, that piece is alive with flashing grain. The form is interesting and the finish is lovely. Beautiful job!!!:)

[John Miliunas]

Beautiful form and finish, John! Gorgeous chunk 'o wood, too.:) Hey, if your kids don't snag it and you run short of room on the mantel, you've got my address...:D :D :cool:

[Andy Hoyt]

Yup. That sure is nice John. And firewood is my favorite species too. Until January that is.

[Jim Becker]

Lovely piece, John. Perfect for the mantle, too...it will help remind it of what it "could have been" if it hadn't cooperated... ;)

[Glenn Hodges]

Nice smooth lines, and beautiful finish make the simplicity of the piece capture the lovely figure of the wood. If you had done a lot of embellishment it would have taken away from the natural beauty of the wood, great job.

[Mark Singer]

Woooooo...I really like it ! It feels thin and light and smooth

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Piece John!
Its amazing what you can find sometimes. way to keep an eye out!

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Just can't tell what nature has placed inside a log unless you open it up to see!

Glad you let me see what was there.

Bruce

[Mark Cothren]

I love that, John! Cherry is one of my favorite woods, and this is a great piece. Very glad you saved that from the fire and that you shared the picture with us! Good one!

[John Hart]

Thanks for all the nice words guys! Sometimes, the stars align just right.:)

[Martin Shupe]

Very nice, John!

[Karl Laustrup]

Beautiful piece, John. As good as your picture taking skills are though, I doubt very much that the pix do the piece justice. I would really like to see that in person.


BRAVO!!

Karl