This is a Walnut piece that I really loved doing. It was one of the few pieces I've done that I actually liked sanding. With every step down in grit, more and more of the grain kept popping through. I wish the camera could capture all the chatoyance (sp?). It's everywhere. I thought of some embellishments, but just couldn't do it.
I got this wood from a big gun stock maker in Washington DC while visiting there. It was an ugly slab that he couldn't use because of cracks in the wrong places. Got it cheap and it had plenty of good wood for a turner.
It's 18" wide X 2.5" tall. Finished with Tung oil and Beall buffed.
Thanks for looking and all comments welcome, Don L.
