Mesquite Burl Natural Edge

[Glenn Hodges]

This one was a booger to turn because I had to patch the void in the bottom to keep it from flying apart, but I was successful in keeping it together. It is 14 inches wide X 7 inches tall, and finished with lacquer. Your comments are welcomed.

[Andy Hoyt]

Glenn - That's terrific! Thanks.

[Dave Smith]

Simply Superb!!

[Michael Stafford]

OOOOH, OOOOH, wonderful. I am always amazed at these natural edge wonders. I have only tried one and it turned into firewood and compost. I admire those that can do such fine work and Glenn you can do fine work!

[Bob Noles]

A FANTASTIC looking piece. I really like that a lot.

Thanks for sharing.

[Ed Scolforo]

Aahh, Glenn, you did it again! Beautiful work!
Ed

[Chris Barton]

stunning work there Glen!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful work Glenn.

[Keith Burns]

Very nice Glenn, no I mean it, VERY VERY NICE Glenn and I'm not kidding:)

[John Hart]

Glenn, I think it is a bit on the Captivating side! I just keep going back to the pics and groping for words. Pure beauty...form, finish, wood.:)

[Steve Knowlton]

all i can say is awesome.

[Ernie Nyvall]

I really enjoy and look forward to you posting your work Glenn. Thanks much.

Ernie

[Cecil Arnold]

Really creative Glenn.

[Travis Stinson]

Outstanding Glenn! That was a heckuva void to patch:eek:...... Great job.:cool:

[Rich Stewart]

Wow!! that is a thing of beauty! Can you tell me how you use the lacquer? I have tried using it on a bowl and it really looks crappy. I applied it to a walnut bowl.

Thanks.

[Gary Max]

All I can say is Sweet.
Glenn I know you where holding your breath the last few minutes the lathe was running.

[Corey Hallagan]

Beautifu piece, awesome finish!

Corey

[Dick Parr]

That is really nice Glenn. Love the shape.

[Mark Cothren]

Very impressive turning, Glenn!

[Glenn Hodges]

All of these kind and gracious remarks have me blushing. I appreciate them from a group such as you, thanks. Rich I used Deft high gloss spray lacquer right out of the can, spraying light coats, letting them dry, and then spraying again, and again. This took me about a day. You can get a super lacquer finish hand rubbing a piece on the lathe with pumice stone and rottenstone. Some people let the lacquer cure for a week or 2 and then buff, but I have not had much success with buffing lacquer. I think it is because I am so heavy handed.

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

Wow!!

Not that I could make anything like that, but..................

.....I got to get a lathe...:mad:

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Darn near speechless, Glen.

Fantastic looking.

Bruce

[Bill Stevener]

Hi Glenn,
The turning is outstanding. The finish is top draw, a combination to be proud of.

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:)

[Raymond Overman]

You definitely have a winner there Glenn. Nice job on keeping it together and making something beautiful out of a booger. :)

[Jim Becker]

That's a really interesting looking piece and nicely done, Glenn. Bravo!

[John Miliunas]

SWEET!!! :D Sheeesh...Really can't add much more to what's already been said! Love it, Glenn. Great job!:) :cool:

[Jerry Clark]

WOW, Glenn-- that is a nice "keeper"!:D