Bradford Pear...I think...HF

[Joe Tonich]

Been a while since I posted any of my turning, so, just to show I'm still spinning wood. Was given this blank while on vacation. Wasn't going to take it, but sure am glad I did, it's loaded with curl. The dimentions are 4 1/2"H x 7 1/4"W with the wall thickness around 3/16". Finished with Minwax Antique Oil and buffed. Any critiques welcome and appreciated.

[Glenn Hodges]

I am sure glad you posted this beauty, thanks.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Absolutely amazing HF Joe! Great form and the finish really brought the curl out! Simply beautiful work!!

[Nancy Laird]

That's really pretty, Joe. I love that form, and that wood is just gorgeous. You get a double thumbs-up!

Nancy

[Chris Barton]

Wow Joe, that's very nice!

[Cody Colston]

That's a very nice turning and awesome wood. Since curl generally doesn't show up that well in pics, that must be truly awesome in person. Thanks for showing.

[Tom Sherman]

Joe you did good one this un,

[Mark Pruitt]

I'm no good as far as identifying the species, but I know great when I see it and this piece is GREAT!

[Jim Ketron]

Beautiful form, finish and wood Joe!
Nice piece!

[Keith Burns]

Joe, Joe, Joe, what can I say ? Stunning, wonderful, awesome, fabulous ? They all work for describing this peice. Great job !!!!

[Pete Jordan]

You did it justice Joe!

It is a treasure!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Joe that is a beautiful HF. I really like the form and wood. Nice job.

[David Epperson]

I'm no good as far as identifying the species, but I know great when I see it and this piece is GREAT!
The growth ring spacing and the curl look just like the BP flatwood I got out of the 35 year old tree we felled a year and a half ago.

Awsome work on the HF too.:D

[Jonathon Spafford]

That is stunning... it has some awesome figure and the shape is perfect! Excellent job!

[Dick Strauss]

Joe,
That is one suweeeet piece you've got there my friend. It must have been one heck of a vacation. It's good to see you posting again.

Take care,
Dick

[Jim Becker]

Joe, that's a wonderful piece of wood you used for your hollowform! Beautiful!

[Ken LaSota]

Joe nice shape and the finish is beautiful.
Ken

[jeremy levine]

real nice, real nice.

[Mark Cothren]

That is an awesome piece of wood, Joe. I realize you had nothing to do with that :D but you did do an extra fine job of displaying it with that turning.

[Joe Tonich]

Thanks all. It's from reading and seeing all the work posted here and other forums that inspire me to improve.

I aught'a be thanking all y'all. :D