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[Tom Hardy]

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.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment - I do appreciate it!

I'd really like to see the tool you use to get the outside shoulder!

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.

I like the shape and the holes!!! So do you leave the LED light in there all the time??!!!

Finally - a use for a hollow form.... a night light! Great idea!

[Michelle Rich]

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.

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

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

[George Morris]

That is beautiful! The LED light may be a new design feature! If it does not hold water it is art!

[Grant Wilkinson]

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? :-)

[Dave Fritz]

Masterful job of turning an ugly piece of wood into something beautiful. The wood is happy.

Dave F.

[Greg Just]

Beautiful piece - you did a great job with this burl.

[Marc Himes]

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.