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mike fuson
03-27-2009, 6:45 PM
I've always admired my buddy Keith Burns' flat top series, it inspired me to do one. I think mine falls short of his but the bride like it so I guess its a keeper. Measures 5 wide x 6 high, sealcoat finish. Thanks for looking.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/hollow%20forms/flattopface.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/hollow%20forms/flattoptop.jpg
Paul Rains
03-27-2009, 6:51 PM
I like it, I have never seen one like it....good work
Dewey Torres
03-27-2009, 7:00 PM
Mike,
How wide is the flat spot on the foot/bottom?
mike fuson
03-27-2009, 7:32 PM
About an inch or so I guess.
Don Carter
03-27-2009, 7:51 PM
Mike:
Great looking piece! You and Keith are about to start me up golfing again.;)
Thanks for showing it.

All the best.

Don
alex carey
03-27-2009, 8:44 PM
That is a great piece, I love the shape, I think you nailed it.
Dave Halter
03-27-2009, 8:54 PM
Beautiful piece. I think it all flows together nicely.

Dave
Jim Kountz
03-27-2009, 9:57 PM
Another hit Mike!! The finial is really nice and the overall form is fantastic. Good job!!
Bernie Weishapl
03-27-2009, 10:46 PM
Mike that is another beauty. I really like the form.
Steve Schlumpf
03-27-2009, 11:21 PM
Very nice work Mike! I am sure Keith will appreciate the tribute! I know how hard this style can be to hollow -about how thin did you turn it? Really like your finial!

Glad to seeing you posting again!
mike fuson
03-27-2009, 11:31 PM
Very nice work Mike! I am sure Keith will appreciate the tribute! I know how hard this style can be to hollow -about how thin did you turn it? Really like your finial!

Glad to seeing you posting again!

I was aiming for 1/4 inch, but had to leave it just a little thicker in that corner. That inclusion was getting weak.
Steve Schlumpf
03-27-2009, 11:34 PM
Mike - I noticed the inclusion and thought you did a good job on being able to keep it in place. I have had many of them take off on me while turning!

1/4" is a good thickness and I would expect the corners to be a little thicker - just the nature of the style! Nice work!
Steve Mawson
03-28-2009, 9:09 AM
Very nice, first time to see one on the creek. One to see if I could do something like it someday.
Brian Effinger
03-28-2009, 9:43 AM
Awesome piece, Mike. You did a really great job. :)
charlie knighton
03-28-2009, 9:47 AM
very nice....
Keith Burns
03-28-2009, 2:59 PM
Ya done good Mike. The curve/form is perfect. Finial is great.