apple hollow form

[mike fuson]

This is probably the best piece of apple from the tree I recently cut. I have turned four pieces from this tree and none of it split, and apple is bad to split and check. All these were done with the dna method. I think this is the best of the four. Wall thickness is about 1/4'' .Measures 8'' wide and just over 6'' tall. Antique oil finish and buffed.
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http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/applehfangle.jpg

[Jason Slutsky]

Mike, the more I see and work with apple, the more it's becoming my favorite wood. Not just becuase of the grain but the smell while working it.

I love what you did with this piece! Great form and bark inclusions. Was this a crotch piece??

[Doug M Jones]

Very nice,
I really like the color and finish.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Very pretty piece and very well done Mike!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Great looking HF Mike! Amazed that this didn't crack/check on you! Absolutely love the form! I like the inclusions in the wood, the knots and most of all - your finish! A great example of the type of HF I hope to be able to turn - someday! Very nice work!

[Keith Burns]

Stunning piece Mike !! Form, finish, wood, just downright stunning !!

[Mark Cothren]

Super HF there, Mike! Great wood and great work!

[Mike Vickery]

Stunning piece you have their.

[Nancy Laird]

Beautiful, Mike!! I love the shape.

Nancy

[Frank Kobilsek]

Travis look out, there is a new Sheriff in town.
Frank

[Curt Fuller]

Mike that's a real beauty! Nice form and a beautiful piece of wood.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful HF Mike. I really like that apple wood. Nice form and finish.

[Robert McGowen]

That is very nice. I don't see how ya'll (that's Texas talk) can see what is inside the wood before you turn it!

[Jim Becker]

I like this one a lot. The apple you used has a huge amount of interest...perfect for the piece's simple, classical SW form.

[Gary Herrmann]

Very nice work, Mike. I need to get me some apple.

[Bill Wyko]

Mike you've done it again. What a georgous piece. Your work always seems to be top notch. Another one to add to my favorites.

[mike fuson]

Thanks fellows, this was a crotch piece, probably won't see anymore apple for a while , atleast not from me. I have been roughing sweetgum and walnut. Plus I got another idea for a segmented piece. Thanks again

[Mike A. Smith]

...been roughing sweetgum and walnut.

Mike, I love the apple! I'd like to see some of the sweetgum when you have a piece ready. It looks like I may have access to some and I've never seen any turned.

[Ernie Nyvall]

That is some really pretty wood. I would have thought that apple would crack real bad, but you have been keeping it together. Nice job on the form and that finish is spectacular.

[Tom Sherman]

Great job on that Apple Mike,love the wood and the finish.

[Joyce Baldauf]

Travis look out, there is a new Sheriff in town.

My first thought: "That looks just like a 'Stinson'".:D

[Ken LaSota]

Mike I agree with everyone else great job and I also like apple wood for the grain and color.
Ken