Very nice Steve, the one time I tried a hollow form full of bark inclusions, it ended up in several pieces after a little catch hollowing the inside. I envy your skill.
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Very nice Steve, the one time I tried a hollow form full of bark inclusions, it ended up in several pieces after a little catch hollowing the inside. I envy your skill.
Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment - I do appreciate it!
Tim, I used both of my Monster systems - the captured and the articulated. To do the finishing cuts, I used the captured system, the straight bar with the 45* tool holder, and in that, the swivel bit holder using an 1/8" bit. It looked like heck but it was needed to get into the shoulder area.
Finally - a use for a hollow form.... a night light! Great idea! :D
it's been too long since your last sharing here. this piece may make up for it! Glorious wood and a tricky shape to hollow ..many skills shown here.
Steve,
All those voids leave too many places other wood turners can stick their fingers to test the inside smoothness. I'll bet you have the interior as smooth as a babies backside. The form is true to the style you like and the wood is sweet. Your posts are always eye candy. Thanks for showing it to us.
faust
That is beautiful! The LED light may be a new design feature! If it does not hold water it is art!
It's a beautiful piece, Steve. I'd like to see a pic in low light with the led turned on. I'm not fussy, am I? :-)
Masterful job of turning an ugly piece of wood into something beautiful. The wood is happy.
Dave F.
Beautiful piece - you did a great job with this burl.
Great piece, Steve! Your usual excellent job of hitting the nail on the head with the southwest form combined with the thinness of the walls and beautiful wood make this a winner. I look forward to seeing it up close.