Red Bud

This was going to be an exchange with my friend Bud, but he picked a different turning. This is red bud, 6" dia and close to 12" overall height. Hard to photograph such a shiny piece, but I'm learning

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Paul Zerjay

Registered: September 2007
Location: St.Louis
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Date: Sat December 27, 2008
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Keywords: red bud

Comments

Chuck Beland

Paul,
THAT IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. I think I would classify you as a professional world class turner. Can I have your autograph???

#1 Sat December 27, 2008 9:44am

Bill Bolen

Stunning piece Paul. It has a perfect balance and your spindle work on the stem and finial is faultless. If Bud turned this down I'd sure like to see what he found that was better!...Bill..

#2 Sat December 27, 2008 1:50pm

roundwood

I agree with the above comments. It is a nice piece. I'm curious as to the finial and foot. Is it ebony or a wood you ebonized? The finish on it looks great and was just curious.

#3 Sat December 27, 2008 2:17pm

Mike Baber

Outstanding craftsmanship, this is a beautiful piece Paul, you've done it again and your eye to detail shows, I'd be honored to own this piece!!! Well done... Thumbs Up!

Wizzy

#4 Sat December 27, 2008 3:49pm

Leo Frilot

Outstanding combination and balance. I'm curious to know how the RedBud looks under black light. I have experimented with some and it glowed like psychadelic colors. Please try and let me know.
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#5 Sat December 27, 2008 3:58pm

wheels4

very nice Paul you might try some screen wire the heavy weight stuff the dogs arent supposed to tear on the light to defuse it and further away on the frontal light not that I now but have been reading some John Lucas and Jamie Donaldson stuff on lighting

#6 Sat December 27, 2008 10:28pm

Mark Damron

Paul, what else can I say that hasen't already been said? this is absolutely oustanding! What was Bud thinking!

#7 Sat December 27, 2008 11:06pm

Paul Zerjay

You Guys, Bud aint seen this. He also hasn't seen the one he's getting. I'll let him decide if he wants to post a pic of it. Thanks for the comments BTW. Just makes me want to do better and better

#8 Sun December 28, 2008 12:15am

I'll post a pic. but, musty, you'd best post a pic. of what ya make from the mh I'm sendin' ya.

#9 Sun December 28, 2008 5:01am