Turning of the Week for November 7, 2022

[Brian Horais]

My selection for the turning of the week of November 7, 2022, is "Spalted Maple Interrupted Torus" by Michael Nathal. The beautiful spalted maple grain patterns are enhanced by the simple, yet elegant shape of the turning. Often turners let shape overshadow the wood's beauty. Michael did not have that problem with this beautiful sculpture. The graceful curved shapes at the top of the turning suggest an uplifting mood enhanced by the vertical grain patterns. Very nice work Michael! You made my selection process easy in choosing your turning for the Turning of the Week.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Great choice. This piece is sexy.

 

[Rusty Nesmith]

Beautiful piece of wood and nice shape.

 

[Michael Nathal]

Thanks very much. I do like simple shapes with smooth curves.

 

[Doug Agee]

Nicely done, Michael.

 

[Russ Braun]

It’s an uplifting piece for me! Well deserved selection Michael and Brian!!

 

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Nice piece and it is not Maple but Beech wood, still a very nice outcome.

 

[Sid Bright]

Like the wood and nice shape