Maple Crock

[Steve Schlumpf]

Plan on using this to hold all of our wooden spoons, spatulas, etc in the kitchen. Lots of curl on this one!

Maple, 8” diameter x 6 3/8” high x 3/8” thick, sanded to 400 grit and will have several coats of Minwax Gloss Wipe-On Poly. Only has one coat on it at this time so can take photos that show the grain without being hidden by gloss.

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As always, your comments, critiques and opinions are encouraged and welcomed!

Thanks for looking!

[Gary Herrmann]

Looks like it was quartersawn too. Very nice.

[curtis rosche]

i like the ripples in it

[Bernie Weishapl]

Absolutely beautiful Steve. I was going to ask the same thing if they were quartersawn? They look good.

[Richard Madison]

That's a fine looking crock Steve. I like the shape and especially the slope of the rim.

[Toney Robertson]

Well, that's a crock. Just had to say it.

Nice bowl. Being that deep did you have any trouble turning the corner at the bottom. Always a tough area for me.

Nice job, it will look real nice on your counter.

Toney

[John Nowack]

I like that alot and it gives me a good idea for great grandma's x-mas present---it sure looks like a nicer place to keep her wooden spoons rather than across my backside all the time:eek:

[Pete Jordan]

It turned out great Steve!

Thanks for your help and it was nice to talk you on the phone.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thanks everyone for the kind words - I appreciate it!

Pete - it was good talking to you today! Let me know if a new cap fixes your pump! Hard to troubleshoot anything over the phone but am pretty sure that is the problem!

[Terry Achey]

Steve,

Looks perfect for holding the kitchen tools! Good idea. And, as ususal, very nicely done. I haven't turned anything for about 6 weeks because I've been building a four door / four drawer kitchen cabinet for my daughter out of soft maple. Soft maple... now there's a misnomer! My first cabinetry attempt and it's taking a loooong time. Anyway, I'm gaining a true appreciation for maple. It machines nicely, plenty durable (read hard), randomly nice figure, and just downright pretty wood to look at when topped with a natural finish. I also have some spalted maple blanks saved for some bowl work over the winter:).

Terry

[Leo Van Der Loo]

So grandma can get to them quicker, to give you what you deserve John :p:D:D

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Very nice clean colored curly Maple Steve, Wow that's a mouthfull.
Hope you have some weight in the bottom to keep it upright with all the spoons and spatulas that can fit in there ;)
Nice subtle curve and a clean rim, sure makes for a nice form Steve, very well done :D

[Jim Becker]

Very nice form, Steve, and really interesting figure.

[Ron Drew]

Really beautiful wood, and the form looks just right. Nice work Steve.

[Hilel Salomon]

Steve,

I always expect fabulous work from you and this lives up to it. You really are an artist!!!
Regards, Hilel.

[robert hainstock]

I just looked in the kitchen at LOMLs storage container, and it is a small crock. It has a flat bottom, is appx 6" dia x six orseven in high. she has as many tools in that as I do in the shop. It holds the tools because of the flat bottom. Love yours, and hope it isn't tippy. :eek::)
Bob

[Mike Vickery]

Gret job Steve. I love the curve of this piece. You did an outstanding job with the curve at the bottom it looks like the piece is floating in the picture.

[Curt Fuller]

I love the shape Steve! In fact I like everything about it. That's a great idea for holding the kitchen gadgets.

[Keith Burns]

Excellent "crock" Steve, nice form and nice wood. Have you ever thought about a little pyrography on it ? Don't really know why I asked.