Here is another piece I did in Spalted Water Oak titled “Jorell.” I rarely turn Oak of any kind, but this log was too nice to pass up. Termites did a number on this log before I got to it, evidenced by the holes in the front of the form. This piece measures approximately 10” tall and 8” wide at the widest point. It was hollowed with a Stewart System Armbrace using traditional “Blind Hollowing” techniques (no laser guided, or torque arrested systems). The walls on this piece are 1/8” thick and are uniform throughout the piece. The foot has a delicate undercut, with a free-floating cove to visually elevate the piece when viewed on a table or shelf.
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6 comments so far
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 852 days ago
Steve;
Beautiful wood. You did it justice!
Excellent turning.
Lee
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MsDebbieP
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posted 852 days ago
beautiful indeed.
Some day.. I’m going to have to try turning…
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oscorner
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posted 852 days ago
Awesome piece!
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SteveRussell
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posted 852 days ago
Hello,
Thanks for the very kind words…
Lee – You have a great website, I’ll look forward to looking at your site in greater detail. :-)
MsDebbieP – Woodturning is tons of fun! Give it a try and you’ll be hooked. If I can ever help you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
oscorner – Thanks, the termites and the fungus did all of the work, I just revealed what was already in the wood.
Thanks again and best wishes to all of you!
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scottb
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posted 851 days ago
very nice indeed. I’m with you, Oak is normally not fun to turn.. sometimes when nature’s ravaged it a bit, or it’s spent time in water (or is really old) It isn’t so bad, sometimes even pleasurable to turn.
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SPalm
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posted 761 days ago
Sweet. I am humbled. A very fine piece.
I need to fire up my lathe again.
Steve
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