This 7-inch diameter bowl was turned from a dry block of Monkeypod provided by Emiliano Achaval from Maui. The top half was turned off-center using a 3-axis method to provide the twist. Note how the twist enhances the beautiful grain patterns in this wood. Emiliano was given the wood by his local church where the tree was planted by Saint Father Damien in front of the Nun's building, where Hawaii's other Saint lived: Saint Marianne Copp. Both of them walked by this tree for many years. Emiliano’s only request was that a turning be made with some of the wood and returned to him as a fundraiser for the church’s upcoming festival. I enjoyed turning this piece and will enjoy it for a few more weeks before sending it back to Maui. Thanks Emiliano!
