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  1. 04-24-2009, 6:15 PM #1
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    Lidded/finial HF walnut

    This Walnut HF is 7X5 and finished with minwax wipe on gloss poly. The lid/finial is ebonised walnut using the rusty steel wool and vinegar method. I don't turn finials often and am afraid that is a bit obvious from this one. Something is wrong with it. Could be a bit to heavy and stubby or not enough"round" to the lower body? Suggestions appreciated...Bill..
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  3. 04-24-2009, 6:45 PM #2
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    A wonderful work

    The finish, and the HF are absolutely beautiful. The only suggestion I can make for the finial is the shaft between the lower bead and the upper bead seams a little heavy, I would try the same design but with a thinner shaft.

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  4. 04-24-2009, 6:50 PM #3
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    Finial looks fine, not stubby or heavy. I think it fits.
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  5. 04-24-2009, 6:53 PM #4
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    I agree, the finial works well. The whole things works well. Nicely done.
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  6. 04-24-2009, 7:37 PM #5
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    I can't think of anything I'd change on the finial. Great job on form and finish. Superb piece!!
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  7. 04-24-2009, 7:45 PM #6
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    William this piece is gorgeous. I love it. The form color and finial. Someday I hope to do work of this caliber.
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  8. 04-24-2009, 7:46 PM #7
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    Beautiful finish and form, Bill. I think the finial is just fine the way it is.
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  9. 04-24-2009, 8:19 PM #8
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    Bill,

    I am no expert but my first impressions were the following:

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    Love the hollow form and can not imagine anything that would improve it!

    Very nice work! Great job on the finish!
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  10. 04-24-2009, 9:17 PM #9
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    HF looks absolutely great. Finish is beautiful. I agree with all points that Steve suggested.
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  11. 04-24-2009, 9:49 PM #10
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    Ditto what Steve said. And/but the very bottom edge of the piece appears to be rather sharp. If it were rounded a bit, it would give the piece some "lift" and make it virtually perfect. Love your finish work.
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  12. 04-24-2009, 11:46 PM #11
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    You know, I keep coming back to this post for another look at your work. It's really wonderful, the proportions, the finish, the finial, - and then it hit me - the photography! You've done an outstanding job throughout. Congratulations.

    Cheers, E
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  13. 04-24-2009, 11:55 PM #12
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    Beautiful William, another really nice piece of work!!
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