Woodturning Green Turned Vase From Backyard Red Bud

Several weeks ago, I turned a piece from an unknown tree harvested from my back yard. It has now been identified as red bug, a beautiful wood. After seeing how beautiful the wood turned out, I decided to turn a small vase from the same trunk.
Turned green, I then let it dry after coating with wood glue and wrapping in paper. When it stopped losing weight, I remounted the vase to finish it again.

Much of the hollowing was through the bottom which was later plugged. After all, why hollow through a tiny opening when I do not have to.

My vase is 5 by 3 inches finished with wipe-on poly.

Enjoy.

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[albertdawson]

Very nice Alan. The wood is just beautiful. You keep making them. I will keep watching them

[toddatglencovewoodworks]

The vase has a very nice shape Alan. 😊

[glencrandall]

Very pretty. Outstanding figure. Nicely shaped. Top opening looks OK to me. Beautiful finish. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to nag. Last week I broke a rule, turned a piece without a shield. Got hit in face when workpiece came unstuck. Luckily very minor damage. Learned my lesson, I hope. 🙂🙂

[williamellis]

Nice little vase, Alan. I don't see a problem with the top.
Bill