Ambrosia Maple Vase

Another vase from the same tree. This one 6 inches by 4.7 inches.

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Roger Smith

Registered: December 2008
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Date: Tue May 10, 2011
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Keywords: ambrosia maple vase

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Nate Davey

That is a spectacular vase, the wood is unbelievable and the form is perfect.

#1 Tue May 10, 2011 11:08pm

Stephen Ogle

I must agree with Nate. I simply love these pieces, I mean your other two also. One question; how did you get your ambrosia maple.

#2 Wed May 11, 2011 1:17am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

I've already spoken to all three, just great. But I do have 1 question for you. Did you bleach the maple or is this the actual color of the wood? It is beautiful. 8^)

#3 Wed May 11, 2011 3:30am

Roger Smith

@ Nate, Thanks

@ Stephen, Thanks. This tree was removed from a local golf course. I happpended to be at the dump site when they brought it in. I got 3 pieces about 18 inches in diameter between 36 and 40 inches long. I have 20 platters and bowls rough out. I have another 6 vases to finish.

@ Doug, Thanks again. No bleach, just roughed the blanks and finished turning about 3 weeks later. That is the actual color of the wood.

BTW, I bought 175 board feet of 4/4 lumber that looks just as good for $1.00/bd ft/ last week.

#4 Wed May 11, 2011 4:41am

Michelle Rich

I like this sharp shouldered vase. the striking ambrosia beetle coloration against the very unusual clean white background makes for a very comntemporary look. Very clean and striking vase

#5 Thu May 12, 2011 9:40am

David Hamann

beautiful.

David Hamann [papadave] ** http://www.nanapapa99.com **

#6 Sat May 14, 2011 8:13pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

These are some beautiful looking vases and certainly eye catchers.
Well done!

Don L.

#7 Mon May 16, 2011 1:18pm

Roger Smith

Thanks all

#8 Sun May 22, 2011 11:42am