Greetings All

Something I turned during last Saturday, been busy with all the excuses I could find but finally I made it back to shed.

I had this big lump of Camphor Laurel sitting on the floor, didn't look much from outside. Finishing wasn't the best due no turning for very long time but I like the colors that  came out of this wood. 

Just need to oil it few more times and get back into the shed more often.

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Keep on turning, if not today, do it tomorrow.

Jari, that is really nice man, I love the way the color streaks across the bottom from that spur branch, beautiful turning! It doesn't seem you lost your knack being out of the shed!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

That is beautiful Jari.  Is it a keeper or up for sale?

 

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Beautiful, Jari!!

Isn't it amazing what Mother Nature hides within those chunks of wood!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

At first the title of this blog reminded me of my childhood when I would get disciplined after visiting the wood shed so my sister could pick my switch to have my dad wip my $%@###. I allays had it coming and it was more humiliating than it hurt. But then I saw your photos and marveled at how we see some thing in a log and bring out it's inner beauty. Not everyone has that ability. I have had to spend a lot of time trying to have a client visualize a concept for a project they hire me for. I am amazed how many people have a problem doing that. When I would turn something like this I am intimidated by the lateral spikes in the out side of the log. I picture my gouge catching one raising havoc. Then there's the end grain thing. I would like to see the outside of the bowl too. Just about maxed out the lathe too. You my friend are what it's all about! At the end of the day what you have done is priceless! God made the tree and you opened it up and made it shine! Just awesome & proud!

Awesome reply Brad, very nicely done sir.

Brad Vickery said:

At first the title of this blog reminded me of my childhood when I would get disciplined after visiting the wood shed so my sister could pick my switch to have my dad wip my $%@###. I allays had it coming and it was more humiliating than it hurt. But then I saw your photos and marveled at how we see some thing in a log and bring out it's inner beauty. Not everyone has that ability. I have had to spend a lot of time trying to have a client visualize a concept for a project they hire me for. I am amazed how many people have a problem doing that. When I would turn something like this I am intimidated by the lateral spikes in the out side of the log. I picture my gouge catching one raising havoc. Then there's the end grain thing. I would like to see the outside of the bowl too. Just about maxed out the lathe too. You my friend are what it's all about! At the end of the day what you have done is priceless! God made the tree and you opened it up and made it shine! Just awesome & proud!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Thank you Mr John

That color is very nice, I didn't believe how strong it was and shed smells so good too.  

John Morris said:

Jari, that is really nice man, I love the way the color streaks across the bottom from that spur branch, beautiful turning! It doesn't seem you lost your knack being out of the shed!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Thank you Mr Ron.

It is for sale if someone wants to buy it. 

Ron Dudelston said:

That is beautiful Jari.  Is it a keeper or up for sale?

 

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

So true Mr Lewis, and that is why I love wood turning, never know what is underneath the bark, beauty or sawdust or good looking firewood :-)

Lewis Kauffman said:

Beautiful, Jari!!

Isn't it amazing what Mother Nature hides within those chunks of wood!

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

Well said Mr Brad. Thank you very much.

Brad Vickery said:

At first the title of this blog reminded me of my childhood when I would get disciplined after visiting the wood shed so my sister could pick my switch to have my dad wip my $%@###. I allays had it coming and it was more humiliating than it hurt. But then I saw your photos and marveled at how we see some thing in a log and bring out it's inner beauty. Not everyone has that ability. I have had to spend a lot of time trying to have a client visualize a concept for a project they hire me for. I am amazed how many people have a problem doing that. When I would turn something like this I am intimidated by the lateral spikes in the out side of the log. I picture my gouge catching one raising havoc. Then there's the end grain thing. I would like to see the outside of the bowl too. Just about maxed out the lathe too. You my friend are what it's all about! At the end of the day what you have done is priceless! God made the tree and you opened it up and made it shine! Just awesome & proud!

Wow! That's gorgeous, like those stunning colors and grain patterns. The finish really made them pop. Excellent turning!

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