I've had trouble in the past with the shape of weedpots, but this one came out more the way I want them to.
This is turned from a limb of the Ash tree that I took down a few weeks ago.
I think I will add some stain and see if I can get the grain to pop out a little bit. It is too blonde and bland the way it is. The new gouge worked beautifully and was a pleasure to use. The right tool makes the difference that's for sure.
The Apple blossoms are just coming on this week. The last two years we have eaten apples from this tree.
Hopefully we will make it three years in a row. We did not plant these trees, but are more than happy to reap the harvest. The trees that were felled over the weekend were pretty close to one of our apple trees. Robin was very impressed that we didn't damage the Apple tree or the two tulips right in front of the last tree. Now maybe I can sneak off for a little fun at the lathe!