Surprise Grain in Honey Locust

[BobCoates]

I had this (honey locust IMO) in the garage for at least 25 years so decide to make a platter. It is about 12” and ¾”. The gain pattern was not (to me) that visible before turning and I did not expect it to have this grain. I “remade the board to show original what I am guessing now was the branch section close to the main truck. Finished with three coats of tried and true oil.

 

[Russ Braun]

After 25 yrs, I’d be shouting for joy just like this beauty is Bob!

 

[Rip Littig]

I've encountered that grain pattern with honey locust as well. Wish I could remember how I cut up the log to achieve.

 

[BobCoates]

I've encountered that grain pattern with honey locust as well. Wish I could remember how I cut up the log to achieve.

I didn't cut it but from the looks it was the first (or second) slab from the tree to get rid of the branch.

 

[Rip Littig]

Not as dramatic/beautiful as yours but similar pattern...

 

[Mark Jundanian]

It looks to me like the pith line runs obliquely through the blank, i.e. from the bottom on the left side to the top toward the right.