Here are 2 twisted square ambrosia maple 6x6x4 pieces with base square 45 degree offset. I had tried turning a smaller square base before and then decided to twist the base. I used a base pattern screwed to bottom and then a router with pattern bit to cut down the bottom outside the base about 3/4". I initially turned the large upper section outside and the area above the base, then turned the inside of the base with tenon to be used to turn inside. Reversing and using live center in tailstock due to small tenon and height, started turning inside working down in segments maintaining pressure with live center. Nearing bottom of inside, removed live center and finished turning. Piece was then held with vacuum chuck (or jam chuck) to turn off tenon. Makes a different look. Plan to try similar procedure with a large circular bowl or tray to make a square base as something different. Fun.
Twisted Sq Ambrosia Maple 1.jpgTwisted Sq Ambrosia Maple 2.jpg
Photo shows both on base and other show top of one and bottom of other.