Box Elder HF

[Travis Stinson]

From a chunk of Box Elder Jim Ketron brought to my gathering this past April. 11" diameter by 6 1/2" tall. Buffed gel poly finish.

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[Raymond Overman]

Travis,

This is most likely the worst thing I've seen from you. Please box it up carefully and send it to me. I will dispose of it properly so that you will not have to be embarassed by it.:eek:

What were you thinking? The excellent selection of wood and then you go and make a nicely curved hollow form with no dicernable flat spots, the bottom dropping off to infinity like it does, and the thin rim. Sometimes I wonder if you really are that interested in turning.:confused:

All kidding aside, very nice work.

[Kurt Rosenzweig]

WOW! That looks nice and thin!:D

[Jeff Myers]

I know I'm supposed to be inspired and driven to be able to achieve this
level of turning but, Travis, when you post these gorgeous pieces like this, I just want to throw up my hands and scream "WHY BOTHER!!!! THERE'S JUST NO WAY!!!!"
Absolutely wonderful piece Travis!

[Frank Kobilsek]

Raymond nailed it. This Travis, week after week, delivering wonderful pieces for our enjoyment. He's a Dad, I assume he has a job because he ussually starts with nice wood, the unemployed guys don't have burls and such. How's he do it?

Frank

PS: Travis, Very nice piece

[CORY FETZER]

that is absolutely gorgeous, awesome work

cory

[Pete Jordan]

Once again a Great Job!

Do you leave you bottoms a little thicker on your hollow forms for balance? I was watching a video last night and that's what the fellow did so it wouldn't tip over. His was much narrower than yours though

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow. Travis what can I say. I love box elder wood but that is a thing of beauty. Nice job.

[Ted Calver]

An elegant piece!

[jeremy levine]

More like blown glass then wood, very cool

[Keith Burns]

Ain't sayin' nuttin' ! It's already been said:) :)

[Travis Stinson]

Thanks guys.
Frank, what can I say? I love pretty wood.;)
Pete, for the most part I do leave the bottoms a tad thicker. Mainly to have enough thickness when I reverse them to finish up/blend in the bottom

[Andy Hoyt]

Eye Candy!

[Curt Fuller]

Man Travis, that's another beauty.

But I have to ask one question, have you ever done a really crappy piece that you just throw over in the corner? If so would ya just maybe post a picture of it so the rest of us might know there's hope ;).

[Vaughn McMillan]

I'm with Curt...throw us a bone every once in a while, Travis. Show us a sign you're human. You've makin' us all look bad. :eek:

That's another gorgeous piece of work, Travis. I'll be happy when I can do work half that nice. ;) Thanks for showing us it can be done.

[Travis Stinson]

There, you happy now? ;) :p

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