"Four Play"

[Richard Madison]

“Four Play”, because it took four turned shapes to make it. Oak and padauk ribbon form, 7-1/2” x 7-1/2” x 17-1/2”. Actually it was supposed to have been “Three Play”, but due to brain fade or lack of focus (probably caused by a visiting grandchild), I glued a couple pieces incorrectly and had to make another “bowl” to make it come out even. It is technically a little better than that first one, with thinner and more uniform walls.

Comments welcome.

[curtis rosche]

awsome! you really like doing this dont you? i was wondering what you had made when i read the title. for the next one you should try a patern across it, lie make it look like a black paved road with lines across it. or a piano

[Jim Becker]

Wonderful work, Richard.

[Mark Singer]

This is terrific! Very original and fun!

[Robert McGowen]

You might want to consider "unretiring" Richard. You obviously have a lot of extra time on your hands. Seriously nice work though!

[Richard Madison]

Thanks Curtis. No, I hate it, but I have to be somewhere, doing something all the time. May not make another for a while (very time consuming), but if you want to buy me some blackwood and holly, I'll have a go. Note that the padauk required 16 (as in sixteen) linear feet of 1/4" x 3/4" stock. That was about the last of it.

Thanks Jim. Appreciate it.

Thanks Mark. But scarcely original. Check out Malcolm Tibbetts' book.

Thanks Robert. Waiting for glue to dry gives you a lot of time to work on the "Honey (get off your a**) Do" list. I have nearly caught up (until tonight's additions to the list).

[Bob Hallowell]

I think it looks great- I am sure you did Malcom proud.

Bob

[Steve Schlumpf]

Richard - very impressive work! Great color combination and design! Malcolm's book or not - you still had to figure out how to make this - and you did a great job on it! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!

[Richard Madison]

Thanks Bob and Steve! Appreciate your kind words.

[David Newson]

Richard - That's one stunning piece of work with a very arty contemporary design.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Richard..........That is a beauty. Malcolm checks in here periodically and I'm sure he'll comment. And I'm also sure his will be positive comments and encouragement!

[Wayne Bower]

What a beautiful piece. I am sure that was a lot of work. The error did not take away from the piece. Really nice work. I am impressed.

[Tim A. Mitchell]

That is a nice headdress for the hearing impared. I bet that really chanels the sound right in, but I think it may block some vision though.

Seriously, I like the piece, and its symetrical shape. It must have taken some great patience, especially to have to make a fourth. You did well.

[Paul Engle]

Richard , you are a true inspriation to us, WTG.Well done indeed.When you figure out how to spend more time in the shop and less else where .... let me know . Once again great work !!!!

[Mike Ramsey]

Fantastic! That is a seriously nice piece! Great work!