Have happened into a number of pieces of really pretty wood lately.

Katalox sphere (3" diameter) that is half heartwood and half sapwood; black ash burl bowl (about 8.5"); ribbon sapele cross grain box (5" wide, just under 4" high). The katalox and sapele were purchased (guess that's obvious), the black ash burl was from my father's forest. There are more out there; I've always considered them in "safe storage" in living trees, but with the emerald ash borer less than 20 miles away, it's time to take them before they are destroyed.

Nothing fancy in the turning, just pretty pieces of wood. I get great enjoyment out of making simple shapes that complement the features of the wood.

Best,

Dave

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