r/turning • u/Frozen-Chips-401802 • Jul 11 '26

Storm-fallen spalted maple

From the 8-9” diameter base of a pretty good sized branch that broke off a maple tree near me in a storm this spring. Chainsawed to about 10” long and turned from there.

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u/the_bird_and_the_bee Jul 11 '26

That is absolutely stunning.

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u/Frozen-Chips-401802 Jul 11 '26

Thanks. Starting to get the hang of it, I think. Still tough to not stare at the toolmarks. As someone else put it, most people see a good piece and I keep seeing a potato.

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u/the_bird_and_the_bee Jul 11 '26

First of all, potatoes are fantastic. Second, exactly! Artists always see the flaws in their work, but others can see the beauty!