Itty Bitty Contest

[John Hart]

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Hey John, if I get ambitious, can I submit more than one?

Looks good Harry!! You know...I was thinking of this very thing today. I don't think there is anything wrong with multiple entries. I was hoping someone would ask! I have altered the rules accordingly.

[Chris Barton]

OK, I just drug my sorry fat a$$ back home after 5 days on the road and now I find the postings for Bill S. whom I consider a "ringer", this is a lot of pressure... but, I will do my best.

[John Hart]

Here's my official Entry. Mesquite Burl Hollow Form. Diameter .747, Height .958, Finish: BLO friction cure.

Using the Flashlight made all the difference in the world Bill...Thanks!!

[Chris Barton]

OK, so forget what I said about Bill S. , maybe it's John H. who's the ringer...

[Carole Valentine]

OK, so forget what I said about Bill S. , maybe it's John H. who's the ringer...

Hey Chris, you think they made these first and THEN thought up the contest?

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Just got back from a show at our local Nature Center. Not too much traffic tonight. Maybe it'll be better next week.

Here's my entry to the contest. It is not the smallest I've done, but I like it. The main wood is Mesquite (so much for straight, tight grain) with Cocobolo laminated to make the base and a detail line in the cup. Detail line is .019" thick. The base piece is .069". The wall thickness of the cup is .042. The rest of the details are in the pictures.

Sorry for 4 pictures, but ther were needed.
1. The whole thing
2. The Height
3. The Base(largest) Diameter
4. The Stem Diameter

Thanks for lookin'
Bruce

[Chris Barton]

Carole,

You are so right! That John, Bill and Bruce; they are always trying to show us up. And with me, that doesn't take too much effort...

Hey Chris, you think they made these first and THEN thought up the contest?

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Actually, Chris, I'm trying to wet your creativity. You are ALL awesome turners and these things ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH FUN!

Bruce

[Carole Valentine]

I just got a big lathe and my turnings are getting itty bitty???? Anyway, I had this little stub of walnut left in the chuck tonight, soooo....
It's all done with my 3/8" spindle gouge since I was too lazy to sharpen my skew. Waterlox finish. The sig, species and date are burned. Oh... almost forgot, stem is .09" thick but I couldn't figure out how to get it stable in the caliper and still take a pic.

[Bill Stevener]

Hey Chris, you think they made these first and THEN thought up the contest?

I won't say a word, I won't say a word, I won't say a word. But,I think we have a hustler on our hands. Computers shot down, cant see - need glasses, Ill see if I have time, never played this game before. OH YEA, now look.

OK, 5 days left,
Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[John Hart]

The Itty Bitty Contest Trophy is almost done. Pics tomorrow

[Carole Valentine]

LOL! Actually, Bill I did find it to be a lot of fun even though I couldn't tell if I had any sanding scratches. That one was easy enough that I feel challenged to go smaller...I think I have a 1/8" spindle gouge somewhere around here so I may look for it tomorrow and go borrow my buddy's jeweler's visor.

[Bill Stevener]

OK, OK, now it's, I can't see the sanding scratches . But ya know what, It's really nice, and I can't see any eather. Go for the smaller one. They are fun.
Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[John Hart]

Kinda funny that Carole, after her conspiracy theory suddenly surfaces with a killer piece PLUS molecular-sized woodburned calligraphy!!! Sheesh!! When will it end?

Great job Bruce and Carole.....We got ourselves a game here!!!!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I'm telling you....sniffing chips appears to be worse than smokin' dope....drinking wine .....or my favorite......Bud lite....... I hope nobody drives after turning........