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These three curly elm pieces were turned from two separate blanks that Robin Costelle gifted me when he demoed for our club in April. Finials are Blackwood. They measure 4-7/8" dia. x 5-7/8" tall, 5-1/2" dia. x 6-1/4" tall and 5-1/4" dia. x 7-1/4" tall. All finished...
American Elm. 16" tall x 5" max diameter. Neck is about 1.25" od and 0.5" id. It's hollowed to a 3/8" wall thickness. I had planned on fluting / carving the piece, but the wood was so pretty I abaondoned my plans. Thanks to all who gave me advice on the photo. If...
Elm Burl Hollow Form on a ped. 10" wide, 17" tall.
I am weak on my spindle turning and I don't really care for these to much. They are not glued yet so I can turn some new ones after more practice.
A few before, during and after pics can be seen here...
Elm Hollow Form about 7" high and 7" wide, hollowed to an 1/8th throughout. Sanded to 1200 grit, finished with a wipe on poly, White Diamond and carnauba wax.
Comments/critques always welcome,
Shane
Turned from standing dead Elm. Even through the wood is well seasoned, all of the pieces from this tree changed shape after turing. Thats ok by me. I find them interesting.
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