A while back my buddy Jim Adkins and I decided to do a turning swap. He got right too it and sent me a wonderful piece done in his SW Basketweave form. After receiving one of his masterpieces I knew I needed to raise the bar a bit. So... I finally got to work on my end of the deal about 3 1/2 months ago. This piece of sycamore was turned and hollowed (by hand) while green to final shape, allowed to dry, about 25 hours worth of piercing and a little pyro on the top and bottom and I finally fulfilled my end of the bargain! Least to say, I am not ready to start a project like this for a while.

Jim called me tonight and let me know that it arrived safe and sound and that he liked it. So now I can post the info and photos without ruining the surprize for him! Ho Ho Ho, here ya go!

7" high x 6 1/2" wide and a real close 3/16" thick thoughout. 4 coats of Tung Oil Finish.

Comments and such are always welcome

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