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I should have left it alone, but went back to the lathe to tweak the foot and made that one last cut. All these learning moments would be beneficial if my memory wasn't so bad that I have to...

There must be something in the material to 'pop'. With plain pine, which is difficult to dye/stain, there isn't the chatoyancy and/or distinguishing grain pattern (ie tiger maple) that would lend...

Fine material that you fashioned into a wonderful looking bowl. The subtle ogee and foot distinguishes the piece from purely a utilitarian form. Well done.

This was my Sunday morning turning. It's perplexing how the bowl changed in the photos. The forms curve leading into the lip is not the graceful arc that was envisioned on the lathe. It looks like I...

The bead treatment grabs my eye and then the wonderful character of the oak starts to be noticed. You've done a great job with your turning of a sometimes overlooked wood.

The Olive Burl is great looking material. From the photo it appears the lid is lost within the form. I like what you've done sans lid/finial. If anything, I'd suggest to make the pedestal taller and...

Thanks for the comments.

The Monster Articulated Arm and laser is one sweet system. Hollowing made simple--drill to depth, bowl gouge the bulk and the Monster to excavate uniform wall thickness....

This is the first hollowing with the Monster Articulated Arm. The maple form is 5" x 2 3/4" and finished with dye and buffed wax. Thanks for looking and comments always welcomed.
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Preferring little sap wood I reduced the Mesquite blank down to a rough form. After drilling the opening I noticed three checks radiating down the sides while hollowing the form. I knew then I should...

I just received my system after a six weeks wait. Randy is a one man operation that is quite busy, it seems. I hope yours arrives quicker; if not --it's still worth the wait.

The understated effect of the blues reflecting out of a dark form by the chatoyancy light dance of the maple must be a marvelous sight. You are a highly creative individual with skillful woodworking...

Slippery slopes, vortex, sucking black holes and the like are words to describe the truly captivating experience of wood turning; one of endless possibilities and thus endless tool and accessory...

I like to form and the coloration is wonderful, reminds one of a sunset. Good show.

The spalted Boxelders' natural character is at full display in your bowl. The concave sides ending at 'band like' edge is an interesting design choice. I would be curious to see if a well defined...

I've had an interest in burning after viewing the work of Molly Winton. Your turning work is impressive and skillful execution of pyro-designs takes the art to another level; especially of timbers...

Way to be observant and picking up turning material for the asking. Turning gratis wood liberates me to experiment with form types and practice tool techniques. Looks like your turning addiction is...

Fine work on both pieces. The HF burl looks to be in motion with every change of perspective that is very captivating.

The Sumac is a great looking wood and you did a fine job turning the form. Well done.

A skew is akin to snake-handling religious sects; if even one evil thought wisps through your head-- your bit.:eek:

Nice smooth turning and finish show the cherry very well. I like the crisp edge treatment. For me, the hole detracts from the pristine character of the piece. The 'mature' cherry color will enrich...

This is some fine looking timber, sort of an Osolnikian candleholder form. Your dinner guests will ask for salt and pepper just to look at your creations.

Nice work on the bowls. The Birch has a nice warm appeal, no wonder she wants to give them as gifts and worthy enough to purchase. Well done.

Nice piece, the box elder is lovely material that gives the eye plenty to absorb.

Another fine ornament. Any critisim is going to be one of preference. I'd like the bulb a touch thinner and the bead mimicking the round of the ornament body.

I've enjoyed your posting ornaments...

Thanks for the replies. I don't know how I missed the sanding marks:eek: This will go back to clean up the mess.

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