River Birch HF

[Travis Stinson]

I started this one a couple weeks ago from a whole log section of spalted River Birch. It was just punky enough that I had to give it a good coat of gel poly before I made the finishing cuts. 13 1/2" tall by 13" diameter, walls just under 1/2". Buffed gel poly finish, inside painted flat black.

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[Travis Hirst]

That is one of the coolest pieces of wood I have ever seen. That has character!!!!! Very well done. I hope I can turn things half as nice as that.

Travis

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Travis.....You are constantly producing beauties! Gorgeous wood...nailed the form.....well executed Travis!

[Bonnie Campbell]

That's beautiful! :)

[Christopher Hunter]

WOW!!!!
I thought just the other day that I haven't seen a piece from you in a while as I am always excited looking at your projects....
I am so glad you post here, 'cause I am trying to improve and everything that you post, gives me hope...
Thanks
--Great looking work of art
--Chris

[Pete Jordan]

Very classy Travis!

I bought some of that gel poly but haven't had the nerve to try it yet.

You are just fun to watch!

[Mike Vickery]

Beautiful piece!

[Mark Cothren]

...13 1/2" tall by 13" diameter...

:eek:... that is a little on the large side... nice work on a great piece of wood.

[Travis Stinson]

:eek:... that is a little on the large side...

Just a little, about all my 6 yr. old can handle. :)


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[John Hart]

Wow...Mother Nature did a number on that piece of wood...and you, of course brought it into the limelight. Beautiful.

...and BIG!!!:)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Travis, you've done it again, Dang, but you make Mother Nature's stuff look really good. Congrats on a fine accomplishment.:)

[Jonathon Spafford]

That is totally impressive, amazing, beautiful, and perfect!!! You do an amazing job on hollow forms.... I don't think I will ever try one after seeing yours :D The hole is pretty big... did you sand the inside of it?

[Jim Becker]

Lovely, Travis...in every way.

[Mark Pruitt]

Thanks for posting yet another inspirational piece, Travis! Great pictures too.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Once again, beautiful work Travis!! It's always an inspiration to view your turnings as they set a great example of what you may accomplish if you stick with it and use your imagination. Thank you sir!

[Pat Doble]

Another great piece Travis. That is a huuuuuge piece of beautiful wood.
Fabulous job once again - keep up the inspiring work.

[Keith Burns]

Another great piece Travis. Glad you posted a pic with your son to give this piece scale. Wonderful form and finish, perfect:) :)

[BOB BUCHANAN]

Georgeous!!!
I'm speechless

[Jim Ketron]

Huge Beautiful piece Travis!
Love the spalting in this one. I think a good name for this one would be Monsters Ball.:D

[Barry Stratton]

I am constantly amazed by the art you "turn" out! This is an amazing and HUGE piece!!! Great shot of your son holding it as well.

[Bill Boehme]

Travis, that is nothing short of spectacular!

Now when do you plan to come out with your own signature gouge?

Bill

[Ernie Nyvall]

Travis, that is nothing short of spectacular!

Now when do you plan to come out with your own signature gouge?

Bill


Yep, I can see it now... The Stinson.

Wonderful, wonderful piece sir.

[Gordon Seto]

Travis,

Ditto what others are saying.

Gordon

[Travis Stinson]

Travis, that is nothing short of spectacular!

Now when do you plan to come out with your own signature gouge?

Bill
HA! Don't anyone hold your breath waiting for that. ;)
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the kind words.....it's been a tough week for me.

[Gary Butterfield]

Very nicely done. One of these days I hope to find a piece of wood that nice.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Holy cow Travis that is a beauty. Love the wood and finish. Nice job.

[Ed Scolforo]

I don't know how you can be so consistant. Absolutely beautiful! I'm happy that you took a shot of it with your son so as to appreciate the size of it. Well done!
Ed

[Bill Wyko]

Absolutley beautiful! I'm curious, how long did that take you to make? I only have a mini lathe so That size is just a vision for me. Although I did get a shopsmith but it's missing parts.:o

[Tom Sherman]

Travis that is one georgeous piece. I looking at my river birches with a new appreciation...nothing that size though but then again doesn't have to be right.

[Glenn Hodges]

That is a beauty. River birch is nice when it is spalted like that. I was riding down the road today and pointed out a river birch to my helper. I remarked that is was pretty much a worthless tree, but you proved me wrong, thanks for letting me see this one Travis.

[Alex Cam]

I hope I can turn ONE piece someday that's on the level of everything I've seen you put out. This is no exception. Incredible.

[Dario Octaviano]

Wonderful as usual.

Your work is always inspiring. :)

[Don Fuss]

There's really nothing I can say that hasn't already been said about this amazing piece, so I'll just go ahead and agree with every single other poster in this thread. :D

[Tom Sontag]

I like it very much. The gentle curve and awesome wood is a perfect match. I wonder how a collar would look...

[Joash Boyton]

Just beautifull!! A one of a kind.......never have I seen a peice like this before!! And the size!! WOW!! Would have loved to see that when you started the first roughing cut!! Did you use a steady rest?? hanging out that far from the motor, the first few cuts going in would have been exciting:D:D

Great work!!
Joash

[Adam Howard]

Super work, Travis! Also spectacular photography as always....

[Travis Stinson]

Joash, a steady rest was a must when hollowing this. ;)

[Mike Ramsey]

Beautiful piece Travis! Would love to see what it looks like with a
collar and giant finial :) .