Last week's turning project

[John Davidson]

I turned this for my mother last week. She has been very sick this last summer. She has been out of the hospital for about 6 weeks and seem to be making great progress on her recovery.

The wood, a piece of maple, came from a tree out of her backyard this last spring. It was badly damage in a ice storm and was in danger of comming down on her nieghbor's fence. So, I went up and cut it down for mom to save her the cost of having it removed. I took home 4 big section of the trunk, sealed them and then put them away. I don't know if it had something to do with the wet summer we had this year but when I cut them open a few weeks ago I found that they had nicely spalted.

Thanks for looking
John

[Ace Karner]

Awesome piece, bet that makes her feel better just looking at it.

[Glenn Hodges]

John, that spalting and your expertise makes for a very fine piece. Your mother must be proud of you. I really like the use of the black on the vase, it just makes it so nice.

[Julie Wright]

:) That piece is BEAUTIFUL. Your Mother will love it. O especially like the black banding and the spalting. Very Nice. :)

[Bob Lasley]

John,

Great job! Beautiful piece of wood made more beautiful by your craftsmanship.

All the best to your mother and hope her recovery continues.

Bob

[Dave Brandt]

John, Now that is art! Beautiful. Dave

[Ed Marks]

John, really nice work. The shape and proportions are great.

[Steve Clardy]

Don't have any more words other than FANTASTIC!!
Really like the shape, spalt, and the black rings. Steve

[Tom Sweeney]

I love the look of spalted maple vessels. you did a real fine job on this one - glad to hear your mom's feeling better too - I'l bet she loved the gift.

[Wolf Kiessling]

I turned this for my mother last week. She has been very sick this last summer. She has been out of the hospital for about 6 weeks and seem to be making great progress on her recovery.

The wood, a piece of maple, came from a tree out of her backyard this last spring. It was badly damage in a ice storm and was in danger of comming down on her nieghbor's fence. So, I went up and cut it down for mom to save her the cost of having it removed. I took home 4 big section of the trunk, sealed them and then put them away. I don't know if it had something to do with the wet summer we had this year but when I cut them open a few weeks ago I found that they had nicely spalted.

Thanks for looking
John

Sweet, John, very sweet. A striking piece. Your mom will love it forever.

Wolf