Fluted translucent

[Little Festo]

I finally completed a fluted translucent, what do you think?

I also included a image of the inside showing the natural colour of the oiled wood.

Size approx 250mm X 150mm

Peter

[Big Mac]

I think its magnificent What type of wood? :2tsup::2tsup:

Neil.

[wheelinround]

LF as always amazing work :2tsup:

[Little Festo]

Should have said - Hoop Pine.

Peter

[dai sensei]

Amazing Peter :o:2tsup::cool:

You building up your collection to bring down to Turn-fest :U

So how long before we see you demo'ing? I'd love to see that sort of thing done.

[cornucopia]

wow thats brillant :2tsup:

[RobWilson]

Wow :o:o:o ,,, i have never see the likes before ,,,,,,,, stunning :2tsup:


I have no idea how you would go about turning such a fine piece ,,, how is it done :?



Rob

[brendan stemp]

That is an absolute winner. Well done all round Peter.

[ticklingmedusa]

:2tsup:

[NeilS]

:2tsup:
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[Sawdust Maker]

V V nice work :2tsup:
simply stunning

[artme]

Magic -sheer magic!!!:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Little Festo]

Thanks for the comments and encouragement. I've been doing the translucents and fluteds for a wile so i guess it was a matter of time until i combined the two.

Peter

[Cliff Rogers]

Yup, that is a winner. :2tsup:

[Cliff Rogers]

Hope long has that piece been since it was a live tree?

I have a couple of VERY big hoop pine butts that have been out in the open under a tree for a couple of years now.
I am hoping for a similar looking result in the timber but I have no idea when to 'save' them from the elements.

[Allan at Wallan]

Simply fantastic work.:2tsup:

Allan

[benupton]

Looks very good.:2tsup::2tsup:

[TTIT]

Beautiful piece Peter :2tsup:. Reckon I can picture Batman eating popcorn from it - the Batbowl :U:;

[patrick m stein]

little festo,

very nice I like the fluting and the wood its self .beauty.




patrick

[KevM]

That is superb!! :2tsup:

Any chance of a WIP?

[Hardenfast]

Man, I've got so much to learn - outstanding! Like the others, I'd love to see the basic techniques in creating something like this.

Wayne

[Little Festo]

Hope long has that piece been since it was a live tree?

I have a couple of VERY big hoop pine butts that have been out in the open under a tree for a couple of years now.
I am hoping for a similar looking result in the timber but I have no idea when to 'save' them from the elements.

Hello Cliff,

I like to get them out of the weather asap. My workshop floor space is just about covered with timber too good to be left outside. I have some that have been garbage bagged for several months, possibly need to be taken out soon. The wood can become quite "crumbly" and tear-out can be a real problem. Grubs will attack them too. The last few pieces I turned recently were from outside the shed 6-7 months)and the logs were left in the weather and with all of this rain we have been having they were a slimy mess under the bark so I've definatly been wearing a mask when turning.
Could be a good idea to check it out soon.

Peter

[Ed Reiss]

Very good work on the piece Peter - top rate, mate!!!

[Edwards]

I finally completed a fluted translucent, what do you think?

I also included a image of the inside showing the natural colour of the oiled wood.

Size approx 250mm X 150mm

Peter

A beautiful piece Peter. Very clean and tidy.
Well done.

Cheers
Edwards

[Cliff Rogers]

Hello Cliff,

I like to get them out of the weather asap......
Could be a good idea to check it out soon.

Peter
Yup, they are 900mm long & between 700 & 900mm across & have been down for about 2 & a half years now.
I'll drag them out & have a prod at them with a chainsaw.

[Michael Spain]

Hi, an excellent work. I am sure that it is a beautiful work, I love the form that you have given him, good design, congratulations, greetings from Canary Islands.:clap::hooray: