3 Faces in 1, Spalted Oak

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Looking for advice on how this one could be improved. I have two more blanks just about like the one used to made this. I feel parts of the wood turned out good and other parts not so good. I did not get to try Ernie's advice on soaking the soft parts in MinWax Hardner, but I will use that on the next one. It is end turned, 7 1/2" X 3 1/4", sanded thru 400, finished with wipe down of Mineral oil, 2 coats clear Deft and waxed with mixture.

[Tom Sherman]

Looks to me like you've done the mighty oak proud Chris.

[Corey Hallagan]

I like it Chris. Some beautiful wood with lots of character. I like the little roll on the edge, thats a nice detail.

Corey

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Chris, you have some great wood there! The edge roll makes a great accent, and the shape has a pleasing quality to it. The only improvement I might suggest is rounding the form out a bit for a smoother, less abrupt surface.

[laurie sullivan]

i know the perfect improvment........send it to me:D
great job

laurie

[Christopher K. Hartley]

i know the perfect improvment........send it to me:D
great job

laurie

When I started turning it it was going to be a "Donation Bowl" for the oak I received in The Woodlands. Until you made this comment I was not sure it would pass muster. Now I'm thinking maybe it would be ok.:confused:

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

I don't know Chris, The form is interesting, the finish is smooth, and the grain pattern and spalting make for a very good lookin' bowl!

Bruce

[Christopher K. Hartley]

I don't know Chris, The form is interesting, the finish is smooth, and the grain pattern and spalting make for a very good lookin' bowl!

Bruce Bruce if you expand this picture it may show the trouble a bit clearer.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Chris looks pretty good to me. I like the grain pattern and spalting.

[Ernie Nyvall]

From what I can tell, it looks real good Chris. Oh, there is also that epoxy/DNA mixture for putting on the punky parts. I haven't used it yet, but I understand it works well.

Ernie

[Jim King]

Chris: After rough turning and boiling soft spalted wood I put the peice into a bucket of 50% wood glue and 50% water for a few days . Take it out and let dry for a couple of weeks , you will be amazed at how it hardens up. As spalted wood is difficult to crack I put it in the direct sun to set the outside so it doesnt drain back out before it hardens up a bit.