Caltalpa Hollow Form

gary,
the form is very pleasing, but the best part is orientation of the grain with the form. very striking!!!

i've never turned this wood - what's it like?
e

Thanks -e-. Catalpa is very much like ash to turn. It is a ring porous wood, and sometimes the pores prevent me from using my vacuume chuck. The air is just pulled through the wood. It takes a nice finish, and darkens with age. It can look dark from one direction and when turned it can look light. Hope this answers your question. Gary