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Spalted Beech Vases

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For my sister's birthday. Turned from the same piece of spalted beech. The larger one is about 8" tall:

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two very nice pieces and just the right amount of spalting. I really like the taller vase
 
Thanks guys!

DaveL":1r2st182 said:
Nice timber, was it difficult to get a good finish?
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Yes, getting a smooth finish on spalted wood is a bit of a challenge - the spalted parts are very dry and it's easy to get tear-out. Liberal treatments of unthinned cellulose sanding sealer and sharp tools help, as does taking light cuts and paying attention to rubbing the bevel.

Woodbloke":1r2st182 said:
I like those; never done anything in a spalted wood before. What's the finish used? - Rob
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They are finished with diamond white and then carnauba and beeswax applied by buffing wheels.
 
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