Another Almond HF

[Kathy Marshall]

I turned this over the last few days from the biggest blank from the almond log I got a couple months ago. Even though the log had been sealed, there was still a fair amount of cracking and checking and there was a noticable difference in how it turned. It still turned nice, but the little bit of drying made the wood a little harder. I didn't worry about the cracks, I figured with the voids and bark inclusion, the cracks fit right in.
I think I still like the 1st one better, but my sister nabbed that one. I think I still have 1 smaller blank left which I will need to turn soon before it cracks into oblivion.
7" tall x 8" wide with just a coat of DO so far.

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Thanks for looking!
Comments and critiques are welcome.

[Marty Eargle]

I really like this one Kathy! Cracking and checking might be a pain, but in this guy, I believe they are an enhancement. The squat form along with cracks and grain orientation give the piece a very classic feel.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Kathy that is a beauty. I like it a lot.

[Sid Matheny]

WOW great job getting that one finished! Looks like it could have came apart in a hurry. Nice job!

Sid

[Baxter Smith]

Very nice Kathy. The round shape and warm color give it a very comfortable/friendly look. Something you just want to hold.

[Eric Gourieux]

That's nice, Kathy. I like the form, and it has a lot of character.

[Michelle Rich]

you've got gumption...adore the wood..

[Roger Chandler]

A nice piece, Kathy.........my thoughts were when you went to the hollowing.....did you wrap the outside........might have a little pucker factor to that one. Unique piece of wood there.

[John Keeton]

Very earthy, and very nice!

[steven carter]

Great job keeping this in one piece. A lot going on, I really like it.

[Tim Rinehart]

Wonderful form and finish. The cracks add some drama to it as well.

[Eric Holmquist]

Looks nice, and maybe it's just because I am new to hollow forms, but turning a hollow form with voids and cracks and keeping it from exploding is quite impressive to me.

[Ted Evans]

Hi Kathy, I do not have a clue as to what is right or wrong so all I can say is that I really like it, pretty wood and I like the shape.

[David DeCristoforo]

I think this one of the best you have done yet. We see a lot of forms with included voids. Sometimes they add some interest and sometimes, they are a distraction. In this one, the way the voids and cracks kind of spiral around the form has an intentional feeling that adds a tremendous amount of interest. The flair at the rim adds a touch of... well... "flair".

[Kathy Marshall]

Thanks everyone!
Just wish I had a few more logs of this. I really like the color and grain in this wood.

A nice piece, Kathy.........my thoughts were when you went to the hollowing.....did you wrap the outside........might have a little pucker factor to that one. Unique piece of wood there.

Roger, I felt pretty confident that this one would hold together so I didn't wrap it. I did use my steady rest, and I just took my time hollowing and didn't get too aggressive with it and I didn't go terribly thin with it (the side walls are just under 1/4".