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Texian
20th March 2010, 09:05 AM
Have not shown anything here for a while, so here’s a recent effort. This log was given to me by a friend of a friend, who got it from an arborist friend of his. So if this piece had a name, it would be “Friends”. The tree was said to be a “cooking pear” tree. Been working on “form” lately (to the exclusion of my usual seg. and stave stuff), trying to use the “rules”, searching within for any tiny spark of artistic vision. Haven’t found it yet but have learned that if the base diameter looks right on the lathe it will look too big in the picture. Anyhow this one is pith centered, 6” x 9” (152 x 229), with lacquer finish, not yet buffed. Sanded about three times from 80 through 400 to confirm those are growth rings and not tool marks or tearout. Thanks for looking. C & C welcome.

artme
20th March 2010, 09:10 AM
You've done an excellent job there Richard.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

I think the form is excellent and the finish also.

munruben
20th March 2010, 09:13 AM
Great work Richard, looks excellent.:2tsup:

dai sensei
20th March 2010, 10:01 AM
Love the shape, bark inclusions and features :2tsup:

rsser
20th March 2010, 10:52 AM
Luverly work and wood.

Ed Reiss
20th March 2010, 12:07 PM
Verrrrryyyyyy nicely done Richard...and the base looks just fine :2tsup:

Ad de Crom
20th March 2010, 07:59 PM
Excelent turning Richard, the base looks just fine.
Good to see you turning again.
Ad :2tsup:

gal turner
20th March 2010, 09:54 PM
I find the balance pleasing, and the bark inclusions(?) at neck & foot attractive. nice turning

hughie
20th March 2010, 11:15 PM
Looks good to me Richard. It'll pass muster :2tsup:

Texian
21st March 2010, 04:34 AM
Thanks everyone for your generous comments. I appreciate your support.

Gil Jones
21st March 2010, 04:40 AM
Fine piece of turning, Richard, and Mother nature gets a kiss on the cheek for the tree.
Gil

Sawdust Maker
21st March 2010, 11:01 AM
Nice bit of wood
nice shape
finish looks good to me

nice piece of work all round

NeilS
21st March 2010, 11:59 AM
Nice work Richard.

And, yes, the base will tend to look too small on the lathe until you take it off and sit it upright. One of the things you discover when turning enclosed forms.

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Texian
22nd March 2010, 01:56 AM
Thanks again for your comments. Maybe can get one more small piece from this log. It was still slightly moist so I completely sealed the outside before starting the hollowing. There was some slight warping but no cracks.