Here's the latest thing off my lathe and the first photos using my new photo tent and lights. The form of this was dictated by the way it was cut with the chain saw. I'm not totally in love with the form but it is special. I left the sides thick to insure the bark remained intact. This wood, maple burl 9"x4 1/2" , was given to me by a fellow Creeker. It came from a tree in his Dad's yard. Unforturnately his Dad died some months later. I managed to get this out of the piece of wood. My intentions are to return it to the person who gave it to me. The finish is 2 coats of Minwax Antique Oil.
Critique the NE and the photos. Brian and Tamara...I would sure appreciate your comments and suggestions about the photos. You saw the piece while you were here. I used my new donut chuck to turn the tenon off.
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