I turned my seed pod today and made a small vase like my wife requested. It  sure did turn a little strange. I sure am glad I got my vacuum hooked up 

That is really cool Ron! Very interesting texture and color contrasts. Very nice finish on it too. What are the overall dimensions of the vase? 

+1 what Dave said, Good Show  Ole Chap.

Herb

WHEW!!!!

Wonderful!

Base to top is 4 inches and the pod is 2inches in dia.  It has a 3/4" hoe. I started going bigger with the hole size and it started to chip out. 

Thanks Ron...makes a great bud vase...who knew something such as this could evolve from a seed pod...You did sign/date it on the base bottom didn't you? Just checking

I usually put a cover on the bottom and that eliminates the best place, I think I'll use a fine marker to do it near the base of the pod on the Walnut

Thanks for reminding me

I saw Tim Yoder do one of those on his show, and he mentioned the mess part of it. Really looks nice.

Another tour de force from the Altier workshop!

Unique and beautiful, Ron.

Now that is really neat!

Cool Ron.  What did you use for finish?

I used Hut Crystal coat. I was thinking that just about any other would certainly get in the holes and cause runs or streaks