Winter-cut hackberry

[Scout52]

Made these two bowls today. Really like the colors and the grain.

 

[holmqer]

I like the inclusions in the right one, gives it a lot of character.

 

[LeeR]

Really beautiful. We have what I believe is a hackberry in our yard that needs to come down. Your bowls have given me an idea for my next purchase -- a chainsaw!

I bought my lathe a few months ago, and I've just turned pens and wine stoppers, plus a couple of tool handles. I really want to try turning a small bowl.

 

[Nate Davey]

That's some beautiful wood and your bowls displays it beautifully.

 

[Rangertrek]

Nice wood and great finish. I like the shape of the second one the best.

 

[Scout52]

Thanks all--I had a great time working with this wood. I made these two from the "knee" of the tree where a branch sprouted out of the main trunk, hence the wild grain pattern. I am really having a great time doing the bowls and platters.