Turning of the Week for August 9, 2021

[Bill Boehme]

Sugar Maple Burl Vessel by John Jordan is my choice for this week's featured turning. I was first attracted to the perfectly proportioned symmetry of this beautiful burl hollow form, but what really grabbed my attention is the delicate surface texturing that, at first glance, looks as though it is the natural texture of the wood. In order to fully appreciate the delicate surface texturing please take a look at the full-size image.

 

[Roger Chandler]

Congrats John on the TOTW…this form is excellence on display!

 

[John Jordan]

Many thanks, it was a long time in the making!

John

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

Congratulations @John Jordan !

 

[Doug Freeman]

Congrats @John Jordan ! How did you achieve the texturing (unless its a trade secret)? My guess is a needle descaler.

 

[Bill Boehme]

Congrats @John Jordan ! How did you achieve the texturing (unless its a trade secret)? My guess is a needle descaler.

I also asked JJ that question because I was intrigued by the pattern that reminded me of the veining in white oak leaves. He replied that he had taught the technique for so many years, he was surprised that not everybody knew the answer. So now I know that there are at least two of us. It turns out that the answer is simple even though the process is tedious ... He uses a powered reciprocating carver. He didn't mention what brand, but it's probably something more powerful than my Proxxon which is only slightly more powerful than my electric toothbrush.