Spalted Sweetgum hollow form

I got a chance to use my captured hollowing system with laser. I was really pleased with how it worked. The hollowing progressed smoothly and the laser really helped ensure a consistent wall thickness.

Ever since I read David Ellsworthâ€™s book Ellsworth on Woodturning I have been captivated by his â€œspirit formsâ€. This is my attempt at recreating one. The wood is spalted Sweetgum.

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Keith Larrett

Registered: May 2009
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Date: Sat July 18, 2009
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Keywords: spalted sweetgum hollow form

Comments

Bill Bolen

Now that is "eye candy"! Gret form and a lovely finish...Bill..

#1 Sat July 18, 2009 1:41am

Darrenjttu

Great lookin piece. I have got to get me some of that wood.

#2 Sat July 18, 2009 3:08am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Love the way spalted sweetgum works up. Never had one come out bad. I have a couple of pieces that I bought when I thought I had a customer that wanted a piece that I had already sold. He let me swap a more expensive piece out for him though. Turns out he was in a hurry. Anyway, I love what you did with this beautiful wood. 8-)

#3 Sat July 18, 2009 5:37am

Mike Baber

This is outstanding, a beautiful piece of wood, and your form is spot on, love everything about it! Thumbs Up!

Wizzy

#4 Sat July 18, 2009 12:57pm

Walt Nollan

Mother nature did a fantastic job on the wood and you did her proud! Very nice piece!

#5 Sat July 18, 2009 1:16pm

wingnut

What a lovely piece you created. Did not know that sweetgum spalted like that.
Wayne

#6 Sun July 19, 2009 2:07am

Keith Larrett

Thanks everyone. This is the second piece of spalted sweetgum I've turned. The first was just as nice. Mother nature is pretty amazing Smile

#7 Mon July 20, 2009 10:53pm