Black Gum vase

Very Nice, I like the white color. What did you use for the finish?

‘The SedcoKid’

-- Chuck Emery, Michigan, www.woodworkersedcokid.com

Nice looking vase.

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

Very nice. I like the white with the hint of grain… Me too, what finish?

-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...

I used Salad Bowl finish. I don’t know if it is any better or different than other oil finishes but I use it almost exclusively nowadays. That way I know they are food safe whether that is the intended use or not. I have read that most all the finishes are food safe after curing, though. I sand to 320, 3 or more coats of oil depending on the shine I want and how much the wood soaks up, and then buff.

-- Bill, WV

Well done nice vase,doing good my friend

-- peruturner,lima peru

Looks super Bill. Isn’t strange that black gum is white.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Beautiful piece and very unique design.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

Beautiful vase Bill. I think that white wood is really gorgeous. It would be great to use as contrasting wood for segment turning designs too. I think your finish looks perfect too.

-- Mike, American in Norway