Rotten timber.

[John]

This is a bowl made from highly spalted and almost rotten timber, it is either walnut or horse chestnut ( a "Friend" gave it to me as a challenge, The bottom of the bowl was so rotten I had to remove it. The meant turning it into a footed bowl. I had to use loads of sanding sealer to prevent end grain tear out. The finish is several coats of Danish oil.
Comments welcome.

John

[woodndesign]

John, That is an excellent save, it is a very highly spalted piece, you've worked well with what you had to play with, an I trust you are still both friends after this.

David

[thebowlerhattedturner]

Hi John,
          I like the shape of the foot, good detailing, nice finish and like Dave said well saved!
Regards
John

[petjeffery]

wow that is a great save well done   i just love it   keep up the great work

[John]

Thanks for all your comments. Most welcome.
I did post two other views of the bowl but they seem to have disappeared into the ether

John

[Bryan Milham]

It works for me as well - good effort.

[Jo Winter2]

Hi John,
a nice piece of wood and well done.
Myself I prefere to turn simple shapes from such a nice grained wood.
For instance this shape as below. My slogan:
nice grain - simple shape
no grain - decorations
Take care John and many chips.
Jo