This is something I have not seen done anywhere before, so I thought I would post. I wanted to make a boat using the lathe as much as practical. I turned a bowl leaving it thick and cut it in half. Glued the two halves together. I decided to make a pirate ship and cut out a shape. Everything is made and nothing was purchased to use,. I turned the rail post, 20 small spheres as cannon balls (not visible) and even made the rope ladder. The wood is red maple and cherry dyed and wood burning for enhancement. The sails are made from thin veneer stained white. Overall length is about 11" and it it about 11" to the tallest point. I will try some other type of boats in the future increasing the detail.
C&C welcome.
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