Dario
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Here is my first hollow form (5" tall x 8.5" wide) made out of an unknown root that I picked up a couple of days ago. I am thinking it is mesquite but I am not sure.
It is still not totally finished...2 coats of Minwax Tung oil. One more coat and will be Beall buffed after a few days. Hole is close to 2".
I turned this green and had problems with wood movement. There are also some rotten areas that keeps on tearing out. After turning, I dried it in the microwave and applied the first coat of finish the same day. Still got some movement and it is not totally round now [:I]. All in all...not bad for a practice piece I think.
Critiques welcome.
It is still not totally finished...2 coats of Minwax Tung oil. One more coat and will be Beall buffed after a few days. Hole is close to 2".
I turned this green and had problems with wood movement. There are also some rotten areas that keeps on tearing out. After turning, I dried it in the microwave and applied the first coat of finish the same day. Still got some movement and it is not totally round now [:I]. All in all...not bad for a practice piece I think.
Critiques welcome.