Spalted Ash

[DaveZ]

Here's some unique grain, spalted ash that was cored from a bigger blank, approx 3x10. Turned to finish shape green, oiled and bagged(no top coat yet) Had good success toughening up the end grain by hitting with lacquer, then scraping lightly.

[DaveZ]

Here's that worm ridden cherry bowl I posted earlier and the core. Again turned green to finish,oiled and bagged. Not sure what I'll do for a top coat on this one

[stlbluesaddict]

Very nice. Love the color. Definately a piece to be proud of.

[woodguy1000]

Nice work Dave. That is some really nice looking wood. It is great to see your results using the oil method. I plan on sticking with it for my next turnings for sure.

Good Luck,

John

[Sawduster]

Great job, and that wood (both the ash and the cherry) are awesome. Deserves a shellac finish over the oil. But then, I use shellac for darn near everything.

[Jim Boyd]

Is the best looking when finished IMHO. More oil and buffing would be one way to go. Unlike Jerry I usually use lacquer. I have done oil once or twice and it looks good too. Just be sure to post pics what ever finish you choose. I have not done much lately and seein others triumphs makes me feel better :D

[dicklaxt]

Thats not like any spalted I've ever seen..................is the dark area what you are calling spalted or am I not seeing the fine black residue that nomally follows the grain.


dick

[DaveZ]

I tend to favor shellac myself, I use a little model paintbrush to get in the holes and cracks, works pretty good.

[DaveZ]

Hey John, how'd the bowl go over with your MIL? I got some white oak end grain turnings I just did and the oiling works even better on them than sidegrain, pics in a day or two.

[DaveZ]

>I have not done much lately...<

What no other million piece bowls on the horizon? ;)