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This hollow form is turned from Chinese Elm. It was turned through the pith and measures approximately 6.5 inches tall by 5.5 inches wide. It is finished with wipe-on poly and black tinted wax.

All comments and critiques are welcomed and appreciated.

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elm is a beautiful hardwood. how is it to turn the saw tooth grains? what does the inside look like?
 

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Way cool I want to try hollow turnning after I learn the bowls
 

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Great piece of wood Joe. Nice work.
 

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Wonderful piece. Well done.
 

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A beautiful hollow form that lets the wood and its beauty come forth is a display of natures art and the hand that shaped it!
 

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Beautiful wood, and shape, but it looks almost like there is no finish on it.
 

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Joe: A great piece. The growth rings make a fantastic pattern.
 

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Hi Joe. Wonderful piece. Can you describe the natural color of the wood before you applied the wax? I'm wondering because I've got a piece of found wood that I believe is elm but has a rather dark color.

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Beautiful, beautiful piece of wood! Great job Joe!

Erwin
 

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Where are you getting your stock?! You really do come across some beautiful wood.
 

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Beautifully executed. The grain is quite interesting and the sapwood adds a nice touch. The foot and mouth match nicely and have a subtle curve. The piece reminds of of a Greek earthenware urn.
 

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Nice grain, Nice line
 

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That has amazing grain in it. Nice piece.
 

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I am surrounded everywhere by huge, beautiful Chinese elms here, but none of them ever give me anything I can use. Beautiful turning, and beautiful wood, if I can ever get my hands on some!
 

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Great pics & nice form. I like working with Chinese Elm. Very hard and dense when dry but takes a great shine. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Wow, great piece. Did you get that Elm from Roger? How did you do at Spring Bloom?
 

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That is a real eye catching grain pattern. Thanks for sharing.
 

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A beauty Joe, love the grain pattern this way, so different isn't it from end grain turning?
 

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Thanks for all the comments and feedback. I appreciate them all.
 
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