spaulted wild apple turning

[Dave Peterson]

I bought 5 pieces on eBay (same seller) of some spaulted wild apple. The lots were 2X2X6" and waxed. When I got them, the moisture content was 17%. I just had to turn one, and a friend of mine has a birthday coming up.....so I popped off an ice cream scoop in about 3 hours. the white spaulted area pretty much ran through all of the pieces, front to back, all sides. As the white was solid, but a bit softer than the red areas, I used CA glue for a finish (about 6 coats).



DAVE

 

[Sealeveler]

You done a fine job,nice wood.Your friend will enjoy that.
Tony

 

[LeftyTom]

Well, you got the scoop on turning! :eusa_doh:

 

[TracyP]

That is gorgeous!!

 

[MagGeorge]

It's a beauty! The wood is gorgeous with those wild spalting, like the colors an finish and the shape as well. Looks very easy to hold. It's definitely a great and sweet gift. Great job!

 

[merrill77]

Thanks! I've never seen that before.

I wonder how that looks cut flat? Might make for some attractive inlay on a maple coffee table or similar.