Spalted Maple HF

[Bob Opsitos]

7-1/2" diameter x 4" high
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Watco Danish Oil and buffed.

Almost got chunked in the fire bin when the tenon came off the first time and the blank attacked me. Lots of tearout, tamed with Miwax wood hardener, some laquer sanding sealer, and sharped tools. Power sanding helped as well. :D

Thanks for looking
Bob

[Steve Schlumpf]

Real nice looking HF Bob! Nice flow to your form. Finish looks great! Couldn't see any tearout - really nice work!

[Mark Pruitt]

Way to hang in there Bob. Looks like you won that fight!;)

[Dennis Peacock]

Nice one Bob.!!!! I really like the look of spalted wood. Very pretty. :)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Great Job Bob! nice form and finish. The wood lends itself well to this one.:)

[Bob Hallowell]

Bob,
Nice job it looks great. Nice peice of wood to!

Bob

[Robert McGowen]

Very nice..... the little black band around the top is a nice element also.....

[Mike Vickery]

Very nice, reminds me of Native American pottery.

[David Walser]

Bob,

You did a great job with that spalted maple! I've got a similar blank and you have given me the courage to try something similar (once tax season is over and I've completed all the honey-dos that have been piling up). Thanks for sharing.

[Tony De Masi]

Bob, very nice indeed. I think Mike hit it on the head stating it has that Native American look to it.

Tony

[Bill Wyko]

Great job and the opening is very small, lends to the beauty of the wood nicely. i don't hhing I even own a tool that would fit in the top.

[Nancy Laird]

Every time I see a piece done out of spalted wood, I get more and more envious. I love that stuff! This one is another that reminds me of Southwest pottery, and it should get a place of honor in your house. :) I LIKE it!!

Nancy

[Kurt Rosenzweig]

Totally cool BOB! Reminds me of Indian pottery like Mike said.Keep em coming!

[Curt Fuller]

Very nice Bob! Well worth the extra effort.

[Jonathon Spafford]

Patience always pays off... the result on this one is awesome! The spalting is awesome and the form is wonderful (and unique - haven't seen one quite like it)... it does look like a piece of Indian pottery. The burn mark really adds a visual boundary to the piece - good touch! One fine piece there!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow nice save and beautiful job Bob. I do like it.