Blackwood vase

[tony_A]

Well I found this piece of blackwood on my firewood pile. Initially thought it was going to be too rotten to turn but after a play with the chainsaw was able to salvage this little gem.
Vase is 210mm high and 230 wide; finish is Danish Oil the buffed wit EEE after allowing the DO a week to harden.

[Porter0206]

Very nice! Reckon it’s even better showing nature of the wood, I’m jealous :B

[tony_A]

Very nice! Reckon it’s even better showing nature of the wood, I’m jealous :B

Thanks for the comments. I like working with this sort of wood, at times its difficult to turn but the results appeal to me. Perfection is boring.

[brainstrust]

tassie blackwood????

[tony_A]

tassie blackwood????

Yes, from an old and long dead farm tree.

[Fumbler]

Tony,

That's one of the nicest vases i have seen for a while. If i'd turned that, I'd hang up my tools as i would've reached my peak. Stunning. I'f i'd turned this for my wife, it would probably earn me an unburnt roast!!.

Fantastic.

Richard

[plt43]

Absolutely beautiful work! Wood, shape and finish are all wonderful.
Thank you for sharing.
phil

[tony_A]

Thanks for the comments Phil and Richard. Iv'e actually turned this for another mans wife so a few burnt roasts are on the cards, may be some cold shoulder and hot tongue as well.
A friend is getting married later in the year and it is destined for her.

[Wigwood]

Nice! Love the natural look!