Redwood Bowl / Sponge

[Rob Leslie]

I found a nice piece of Redwood approx. 14" x 2". It was a challenge to turn due to the changing grain and the fact that it was very dry and brittle. After getting it shaped and sanded I was surprised at how much finish it soaked up. I usually apply 3-4 coats of Minwax Poly. This took 13 - 14, slightly sanded with 400 grit between coats. Anyway, my folks were thrilled to receive it as an early Christmas present. And yes, I know I need to work on my picture taking skills.......

[Jeff Bower]

Nothing wrong with your pics from here. Wonderful figure in the wood...giving pieces to family is fun. I'm sure they will enjoy it!

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice Rob, some real striking grain in that one.

[Justin Bukoski]

Wow, beautiful. I need to get ahold of some of that wood.

[Dan Forman]

That is some phenominal figure, definately worth the challenge. Looks like fire, or intense electrical storm. They will love it.

Dan

[Paul Engle]

Nice work Rob. I think you captured the heart of red wood on this one for sure... I did a red wood slab coffe table some years ago 28 x 64 " and used .... a gallon of Minwax wipe on polly gloss on it. shor was pretty , not quite as figured like yours tho. Very well done indeed.A word of caution , Red wood dust can be hard on your lungs and mucus membranes though.

[Jim Becker]

Wow....a lot of action in that one!

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Rob. That wood has some beautiful figure in it.

[Ben Gastfriend]

Wow! That is great wood and I like the shape of the bowl! Hey... your pictures aren't blurry... better than I could do!

(I also like the blue chair... oh... that's not what I was supposed to be looking at...?)

[Ed Scolforo]

Shimmer, shimmer, shake!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Simply an amazing bowl Rob! You managed to capture the curl very well - something that I constantly struggle to do! Very, very nice!

[Bonnie Campbell]

That is just beautiful!

[Allen Neighbors]

Gorgeous bowl!

[Mike A. Smith]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

[Walt Nollan]

Bueatiful grain! I made a lamp with redwood burl about 15 years ago and it soaked up about a quart of danish oil. But boy does it come to light every night when it gets turned on.

Walt

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Whew! There is so much going on in that grain......It's holding a conversation with itself! Nice bowl......Stunning wood.......Great finish!

[Pat Doble]

Wow, amazing figure in that piece. Great job with it Rob.

[Dale Gregory]

Looks like it's on fire! Great wood, great job!

Dale