Sometimes It's Worth The Pain - Unknown Root

[@bobcrabtree6924]

Ouch ! Looks like a good way to lose a finger. Really beautiful wood. You brought out the beat it had to offer.

[@patriotwoodturning]

Thank you. Yes, it was painful but I think finding out what was inside made it worth it.

[@crystallady1]

Wow, what a beauty 😮

[@patriotwoodturning]

Agreed.

[@1954JDR]

That is a root ball from a juniper bush. I'll bet it smelled good when turning. It is beautiful! Great job.👍👍

[@patriotwoodturning]

That's a new one.
I've been asking around to see what exactly it is.
If I can figure out what it is I can look for more.
Thank you

[@noahford2560]

I'm thinking it's a Yew shrub. I'm pretty certain. The bark on a Juniper is much more Grey.

[@1954JDR]

You are absolutely right. I was going by the coloring.@@noahford2560

[@robertboycewoodturningn.c.7838]

Very nice. Great job 👍

[@patriotwoodturning]

Thanks

[@ahdigger]

amazing result. what is the finish are you using?

[@patriotwoodturning]

On this one I put a couple coats of shellac and sprayed it with polycryclic.

[@antoniocarlosfaria2381]

Hello. Very Nice your jobs. What can I do to get those tool to polish the wood ? Special Thanks Sir ?

[@patriotwoodturning]

I'm not exactly sure which tools you are referring to.
Are you referring to the sand-o-flex?

[@savagebear9729]

Sitting here watching it I wondered how many times you came close to smacking your finger and either timed it right and it went between the place it woulda hit or you were a fraction of a fraction away from hitting it LOL

[@patriotwoodturning]

So basically I can't beat those odds that much without eventually losing 🤣

[@savagebear9729]

@@patriotwoodturning exactly 🤣