African Sumac natural edge hollow form

African Sumac natural edge hollow form finished with Danish oil and buffed with the Beall system.

African Sumac is one of my favorite turning woods. It is an ugly pink/gray after you finish turning it and turns a beautiful red/brown with exposer to sun light. The sap wood stays a light yellow color for great contrast between the sap and heart woods. And sometimes I get lucky and it has the nice burl figure in the sap wood like this piece.

Size: 11.25"D x 9.25"H.

All comments welcome

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paulporter

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Date: Tue April 17, 2007
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Comments

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Great piece, Paul. Reminds me of the honey locust burl I just finished turning. Love the whole thing. You did great. 8)

#1 Tue April 17, 2007 9:01pm

Larry Charlot

I really like this one. shape, form, adding the natural edge made the piece.

#2 Wed April 18, 2007 3:18am

TomTunget

Tom Tunget

Hi Paul,
Great piece. I have found that the burl effect on A Sumac is actually caused by bunches of little branchlets that either were there or getting ready to form. Any thoughts?.

#3 Wed April 18, 2007 5:27pm

Gil

Well done, Paul, it's a beauty.

#4 Thu April 19, 2007 4:01am

paulporter

Thanks for all your comments.

Tom - I agree with your observations on the burl figure in African Sumac. I try to utilize those spots when possible.

#5 Thu April 19, 2007 3:25pm