Tulip Poplar HF

[Travis Stinson]

Last one from this weekend. This is from a big Poplar downed by the hurricanes last year at my parent's house. 10" diameter by 7" tall. Painted the inside flat black and added the texturing just becasue ;) . Buffed gel poly finish.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c213/tstin27/TS369.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c213/tstin27/TS369a.jpg

[Andy Hoyt]

Cut this out Tarzan. It's making me feel all chimp-like and stuff.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I've been eyeballing hollowing tools...........I think I'll just stick to bottle stoppers!........Travis....what could I say that I haven't said before?.......You set an awfully high bar! Excellent......as usual!

[Pat Doble]

To me, the texturing really makes the piece. As usual, incredibly beautiful work Travis.

[John Hart]

message to God: Please help me turn just ONE piece as nice as Travis.

[Jack Ferrell]

Travis, That looks great but, I think you could turn styrofoam and make it look good. Keep it up, it's very inspiring to see your work.

[Keith Burns]

message to God: Please help me turn just ONE piece as nice as Travis.

Ditto that, AMEN !

[Bernie Weishapl]

I pray "please just let me do one half as good as Travis. AMEN" Wow Travis another wonderful piece. I like it. Great job.

[Jim Becker]

Outstanding, Travis!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very impressive turning Travis! I like the texturing as it makes it look like you combined 2 different materials.

Did you apply the gel-poly to the textured area also? Can't really tell from the photo but the lack of gloss makes me think that you skipped that area. I like the contrasting effect.

[Travis Stinson]

I padded the gel poly in the textured area Steve. It just didn't get buffed! ;)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thanks for the info - really great effect!

[Dennis Peacock]

message to God: Please help me turn just ONE piece as nice as Travis.

I Ditto, Ditto that John. Just one!!!!! :D

[Gary DeWitt]

Very nice, Travis. You've had a busy weekend!

[Skip Spaulding]

Boy you guys set the bar high! I may have to go back to flat work. Real ART! Skip

[Andy Hoyt]

Boy you guys set the bar high! I may have to go back to flat work. Real ART! Skip Hey Skip. No blaspeming allowed in here, bub. :D

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Well, I won't hold MY breath till I do one THAT GOOD. VERY, VERY, Nice, Travis!

Bruce

[Jim Ketron]

Beautiful shape Travis!
Love the texturing, just the right amount IMO and not too deep also!
Great Piece!

[Mark Cothren]

Very nice, Travis!

I've got some Tulip Poplar spalting now... should be just about ripe by now...

[Corey Hallagan]

Never seen a piece of poplar like this. Thats a beauty and I like that shape!

Corey