Black Cherry Root Vase

[John Hart]

Ok...I couldn't stand it. I pulled into the driveway tonight and saw this giant root sticking up in the air. I told Keith Burns about this root today and I just had to sample a piece. So I grabbed the Chainsaw and lopped off a piece and gave 'er a whirl. It was pretty gnarly and a whacked out shaped but once I got it sort of round, it went pretty well. One side is still a little flat but I like the character. I got the wall thickness down to about 1/8" and the cracks are see-through. It's very light and the colors are great. It stands 6" tall and 3" in diameter. I finished it with a concoction of BLO-Shellac-DNA. Because of the flat spot I couldn't spin-finish it so I just rubbed in about 8 or 9 coats...then buffed.

I love that tree!!!

[Keith Burns]

That looks very nice John. Nice form and finish. I'm sure glad you don't waste time thinking about turning and just do it. :D I always enjoy your photos as well.

[Andy Hoyt]

Hey! That's mighty nice. The defects make it. And your trick photography must have gotten rid of that flat spot 'cause I sure don't see it.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Did that BAD BOY proud.

Bruce

[Dick Parr]

Great job John, looks nice.

[Mark Cothren]

Another fine form on a beautiful piece of wood!