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Spalted Pin Oak Vase

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 02:41:25 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: 6"x 4" - Poly wipe on.

1 comment

Same walnut bowl just a different view. :=)

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 20:18:22 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: A bit out of sequence but better late then never.

1 comment

Spalted Maple Saucer/Plate.

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:58:40 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: 6-1/4” x 7/8”

3 comments

Walnut lidded bowl with Ebony finial.

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 19:55:16 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: 5-3/4” X 2-3/8”, finial 1-3/4"

3 comments

Hollow Form

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:16:34 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: Globe is spalted BL Maple with friction polish, finial and base are stained Myrtle with matted poly. Dimensions are 4” x 6-3/8”. C & C are always welcome.

2 comments

More Christmas Ornaments

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:07:10 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: From left: 1. Globe Sapele, finial BLM and Sapele. 2. Globe spalted BLM, finial staind BLM. 3. Globe stained BLM, finials BLM.

A few Tops

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:34:28 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: The acorns are BL Maple. Whistling tops are of Purpleheart and Myrtlewood.

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My first Christmas Ornaments

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 23:54:36 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: The left ornament has a 1-3/8" BLM dyed globe, its total length is 4-1/4" and weighs 11 gr. The right ornament has a 1-1/2" Lacewood globe, it's total length 5" and weighs 22 gr. The finials are both Hazelnut.

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BLM bowl/form. 6"w x 4-1/2"h

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:39:18 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: Another turning hurried along via the microwave, That is after being roughed turned wet and bagged for a few months. Final finish is 2 coats of WOP for a matted look.

Spalted big leaf maple vase with sapele trim. 5-3/4"H x 7-1/4"H

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:11:34 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: Maple rough turned wet, paper bagged for 4 months then slowly microwaved for a few days prior to turning.

Wild cherry and walnut box.

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 01:41:03 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: 3-1/2"W x 4-1/8"W. Downed this small tree 8 years ago for fire wood. It's been helping fill the wood void while I'm waiting on more of my wet turned pieces to dry.

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Goblet cup.

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:59:53 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: Wild cherry with worm holes. W 4"W x H 4-1/2".

Small call bell. Walnut, purpleheart & wire inlay.

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 02:55:28 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: I have a feeling this is it with the bells at least for a while. Because of the twisted CRS wire inlay and multiple pieces it turned out to be quite a challenge, for me anyway. Measures 4-5/8" x 1-5/16".

Bell with walnut, lace wood and wire twist trim.

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:36:40 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: This bell stands 5-1/4" x 1-1/2". The wire trim was one of those last minute impulses. Were the wire joins is center in the image.

2 comments

Bell stands is 6" x 1-1/2".

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:28:21 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: Handle is walnut, bell is lace wood with spalted maple trimming. Makes for good spindle practice.

Just love building these little ringers.

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:12:19 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: Walnut handle and wild cherry bell. 5" x 1-5/8"

Spalted maple bowl with a touch of birdseye.

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:02:16 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: Once I got the tear-out under control this piece was a real pleasure turning. 5-1/4" W, 4-5/8"H.

6-1/2" x 1-3/4 maple bowl.

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:27:51 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: 6-1/2" x 1-3/4 maple bowl with textured and tinted edge.

Maple dish with walnut center and texturing.

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:57:35 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: 7-5/8" x 1-1/4" Maple dish with walnut center plus textured accents.

5 comments

Call bell

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:44:51 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: Maple burl and Bocote handled call bell. 5" x 1-5/8".

2 comments

6-1/2" x 5" Spalted maple & walnut lidded bowl.

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:23:40 +0000

by: Frank Johnston

Description}: 6-1/2" x 5" Spalted maple & walnut lidded bowl.