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Fine Woodturning by Tony Manella |
I found this piece along the roadside,
which is surprising since hickory is usually gobbled quick for use as firewood.
The dark area is some damage and rot that I found once I chain sawed the piece in
half. I like damaged wood and wasn't disappointed with this piece. I love the
contrast between the healthy wood and damaged wood. I did fill some of the cracks
with CA glue mixed with Super Russet Pearlex to give some highlights. This didn't
show up in the photo though. The bowl measures 8 1/2" in diameter by 2" hi and
is finished with polymerized tung oil and was then buffed using
the Beal system.