Mesquite HF

[Keith Burns]

This is, I think the largest HF, definately the biggest mesquite piece, I've done to date. It measures 11-3/4" tall x 8-1/2" dia. The opening is 1-1/2". This piece has curl, eyes, flame and sapwood. This one really strained my 3/4" boring bar. I think a 1-1/8" boring bar is in order for any large pieces in the future. Comments/critiques welcome and thanks for looking.

[Harvey M. Taylor]

Ahhhh yes,mesquite, my favowrite turning wood. Nice job.One day I will try the hollow form route when I get a hollowing rig.

[Mike Vickery]

Beautiful piece Keith. You guys are just going to make me start trying hollow forms.

[Nancy Laird]

Beautiful piece, Keith!! I really like it. Is it finished at all?

Now, on to the cottonwood!!!!!

Nancy (137 days)

[Keith Burns]

Sorry Nancy, I forgot to mention the finish. Antique Oil and Beall buffed.

[Mark Pruitt]

Awesome, Keith! Great profile and a gorgeous chunk of mesquite!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful piece Keith. Ya gotta love turning mesquite. Like the form, wood and finish.

[Tom Sherman]

Very cool Keith, nice little piece:D

[Frank Kobilsek]

Keith
I like it. Outstanding piece of wood. I like the shape with the very small bottom.

I haven't made a chip since July 7th, too much work, family stuff and lawn mowing, etc. I have about another week and a half to go and then life will get back to normal.
Frank

[Mike A. Smith]

Well done Keith!

[Dennis Peacock]

Another awesome Collierville Round there Keith!!!! Beautiful wood, form, and finish. You did great on this one!!!!! Very beautiful!!!!! :cool: :D

[Steve Schlumpf]

Now that's a hollow form!!! Love the form! Beautiful wood and finish! Hope to be able to turn something like it in the near future! Absolutely beautiful work Keith!!

[Mark Cothren]

Nice turning on a big, nice chunk of Mesquite (that you should have halfed with me :D ).........................;)

[Travis Stinson]

I thought I was supposed to get half of that!? :p
That's a beauty Keith, great job all the way around. :cool:

[Keith Burns]

Thanks for the kind words.