Tall Walnut Vase

[Baxter Smith]

This was an experiment turned to finish in early February from a slightly bowed piece of walnut.
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At the time, I believe the sides could pass the straightedge test. I am guessing the sapwood may have shrunk a bit more than the heartwood which may account for the differing curve between the right and left sides in this view.
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After bagging for a couple of months, it was wet sanded with walnut oil to 600.
25.5” / 70 cm tall.
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Looking a little plain,
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the lady of the house couldn’t resist adding a few silk flowers.
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Thoughts and suggestions are always welcome!

[Roger Chandler]

Beautifully done, as always, Baxter. I like the tall form and I think you have the neck proportions about right as well. Nice touch leaving the sapwood for contrast.......makes for a lot of visual interest and the grain is nice in the heartwood .........I like the knot. You have a looker on your hands here!

[Eric Gourieux]

Nice job, Baxter. Great height and width proportions. And great wood choice. What did you use to hollow this deep?

[charlie knighton]

very nice, nice form, really did like the 1st photo, did not realize the size til i saw it with the chair, omg

[Philip Duffy]

BZ, Baxter! Phil

[Michelle Rich]

BIG! and BOLD! very nice home accessory.

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Great tall vase, Baxter. I like seeing you step up to a vessel so large. Not many turners have that capability. Your form is sweet and any walnut lover would admire the contrasting sap and heart wood. Tell Lady of the House not to be afraid of much taller stems.
faust

[kevin nee]

Nice vase, I think everyone likes Walnut throw in BIG and you are there!

[Michael Stafford]

Baxter, photographing your vase with doll house furniture doesn't fool me!

Great shape and a wonderful use of sapwood to provide visual interest. I agree with you about the shrinkage of the sapwood but I don't think it detracts from this eye catching piece of work.

My only suggestion would be to rough turn to approximate size, bag it for a couple of months and then finish turn to let it equilibrate. After removing a lot of material the newly exposed wood needs time to get used to its new environment.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Beautiful vase. Great contrast and shape. Gotta say the flowers are even more spectacular. Thanks for sharing.

[jwjerry w kowalski]

Great looking vase, I love the contrast and size makes it impressive and an outstanding accessory for the house.

[Rex Guinn]

Baxter,
I like all the things you do, but this one is great, I better not let my better half see it or she will wnat me to make one.

[Jerry Marcantel]

Beautiful, Baxter.. Nice shot with the empty chair. Did you notice how the flowers brightened the picture?..... I'm with Eric on what did you use to get it so deep, and how did you support it in removing the tenon? Or did you use a recess instead? ........ Jerry (in Tucson)

[Scott Hackler]

Holy Giant Walnut Vase Batman! That is a nice piece Baxter and a perfect place to display it as well!

[Rick Markham]

Totally awesome! is the thought that came to my mind. That's a spectacular piece Baxter!