Hackberry Vase

Turned for a fun project challenge that was offered in the forum. Wood is green hackberry that was cut down in the back of my dad's shop. About 7" tall, 3" diameter. Bottom bulb is hollow to about 1/4". Stem is thinner with a center hole of 3/8". Obviously too narrow to be hollowed from the top. Finish is a coat of homebrew that I couldn't begin to tell you what it is, and a coat of Velvit Oil rubbed in by hand until dry to touch. 24 hours to dry and then buffed with Tripoli, White Diamond, and Johnson's Floor wax. All comments, questions, and critiques welcome.

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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Registered: November 2004
Location: Hardinsburg, KY
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Date: Wed June 22, 2011
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Robert_Harper

Nice work! These are fun to make and people like them too.

Now get some cloth roses and put it in the center of the dining room table and you have a winner.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#1 Wed June 22, 2011 1:02pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

It is fun to make. Different than the normal piece. And they should create lots of questions. Will look great with an artificial rose or two as well. 8^)

#2 Thu June 23, 2011 5:15am