Spalted Hackberry & Shavemac 2 band

[Ridgeback]

 

[FarmerTan]

That is really a beautiful piece of art my friend. @Graydog must see this.

 

[Ridgeback]

That is really a beautiful piece of art my friend. @Graydog must see this.

Thank you

 

[FarmerTan]

Thank you

Thank YOU for posting it!

 

[ajkel64]

Another beautiful brush. Thanks for sharing your endeavours with us.

 

[LJS]

How is that wood to work with? Is it stabilized? I have cut down quite a few hackberries off my property and often see that spalting but the wood is so soft and pithy feeling I never thought to use it (even in a fireplace). But that handle sure makes me wonder how much nicely figured wood I have thrown in a pile to decompose.

 

[GAW9576]

Absolutely stunning. The spalting pattern is spectacular as is your craftsmanship.

 

[Ridgeback]

How is that wood to work with? Is it stabilized? I have cut down quite a few hackberries off my property and often see that spalting but the wood is so soft and pithy feeling I never thought to use it (even in a fireplace). But that handle sure makes me wonder how much nicely figured wood I have thrown in a pile to decompose.

Yes it was professionally stabilized...But Sooo soft,and not easy to work with...It was like trying to shape a Nilla Wafer...lol

 

[LJS]

Yes it was professionally stabilized...But Sooo soft,and not easy to work with...It was like trying to shape a Nilla Wafer...lol

That funny! But about what I would imagine. Thanks. And look great!

 

[CigarSmoka]

Yes it was professionally stabilized...But Sooo soft,and not easy to work with...It was like trying to shape a Nilla Wafer...lol

Absolutely beautiful! Your shape is unique and I really like it. But... if it turned like a wafer I’d question the stabilizing process. When properly stabilized any wood turns good, no soft spots or punky areas at all.