Just for fun

[RayintheUK]

I was about to heave a piece of pear wood into the "firewood for a friend" box, when I changed my mind and decided to turn it just for fun. Here's what emerged:


It's 140mm (5.5") in diameter and 65mm (2.5") tall.


The finish is Danish Oil, followed by two coats of wax.

Ray.

[Otter]

WOW, hidden tresure

[Whaler]

Beautiful, it would have been a shame to burn that piece of wood.

[Stytooner]

Great decision, Ray. Stunning stuff in this piece.

[RodKirby]

Beautiful, Ray. And the blue background really sets it off.

[Armini]

quote:Originally posted by RodKirby

Beautiful, Ray. And the blue background really sets it off.

Feel the call of the lathe, feel it tugging at your wallet[]

I'll bet you could make some spectacular bowls with Shining Gum, which I understand is pretty cheap in your parts.

[boblon]

Yep, that sure is sharp. Bet your glad you rescued that piece. Did it go to the friend that got the firewood, or did someone closer lay claim to it?

Nice work.
BobL.

[RodKirby]

Armini - WW Show this week - I may be in trouble!

And of course I will blame you [)]

[gerti]

Beautiful! Now where to find some pear...

[RayintheUK]

quote:Originally posted by boblon

Did it go to the friend that got the firewood, or did someone closer lay claim to it?

I'm doing a lathe demonstration soon, so it'll come with me to that and probably sell there. I've since dug out another piece I scrapped because there was so much pith, so I'll turn that and see what happens.

Note to Rod: turning makes loads of mess!

Thanks for all the comments, BTW - much appreciated.

Ray.

[monte]

Beautiful piece of work Ray!