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  1. 05-20-2006, 10:36 AM #1
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    My first attempt at hollowing

    Well I can’t say I did it the correct way but I did it. It wasn’t easy with the lack of a steadier so it jumper and vibrated a little and I only have a straight necked hollowing tool so getting to the widest part was fun, but I am not complaining. I am happy with my first one you guys do just pretty work that I just had to try. It’s a piece of Cherry that I got a while back with Leopard wood and a piece of black veneer. Its 8 inches tall and 4 ½ wide at the widest point. I still have a few more coats before I’m done but I couldn’t wait any longer.
    As I was do this yesterday I remembered something. You know how when you get the shavings flying you loose all track of time? Will I have too. I remember that this month is an anniversary for me. I will have past the 1 year mark. I can’t believe it been a year already. I want to say a little thank you to all of you. You all add some much to us new turners, I hope you all understand that. Even if we all don’t see eye to eye all the time the discussion is what we learn from.
    I hope you get to make some shavings this weekend!
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  3. 05-20-2006, 10:46 AM #2
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    nice job tony!
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    Tony that is a beautiful job for the first one. I like it. Great job. Tony you are so right. I have learned so much off this forum. Wonderful, knowledgable people that are willing to help and give.
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  5. 05-20-2006, 11:13 AM #4
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    Looking good!
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    Tony............Excellent 1st hollowform!...............and you are right.........Neat bunch here...........generous in many ways!
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  7. 05-20-2006, 11:22 AM #6
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    You definitely found what was in that beautiful hunk of wood. Great job.
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  8. 05-20-2006, 11:27 AM #7
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    Great job, Tony!
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  9. 05-20-2006, 11:41 AM #8
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    Tony, I can only hope my first HF will look even a fraction as nice as yours!!! Good job and keep it up!
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  10. 05-20-2006, 11:55 AM #9
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    Hey that is really good looking, and has a built in hole to let the shavings out!!

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    Looking good Tony, I like the piece.

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    I hate to be the one to have to tell you this, Tony...there's a hole in the side of your vase.



    Great work!! I love it. The top reminds me of a duck's collar for some reason.

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    Tony, that is an absolutely fabulous piece. The form and heartwood/sapwood pattern remind me a great deal of a torso sculpture, and the upper ring makes it look even moreso. IMHO, you have truly brought out the best in that wood.
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    love how you all keep saying attempt ! Looking nice ! Haven't had much spinny time, too many flatwork projects. However I will be placing an order for my Oneway sometime next week so I'll HAVE to break that in !
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    Tony,

    That looks great! Great job.
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    Exclamation Say what????

    Quote Originally Posted by Keith Christopher
    However I will be placing an order for my Oneway sometime next week so I'll HAVE to break that in !
    BUSTED!!!! Hey Keith, this sounds like a stealth gloat, my friend!!! OK, not that the cat's outta' the bag, we need details!!! Yeah, we'll be expecting pics when it hits your shop but, in the meantime, we need something to chew on!!! Come on...Give it up!
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