Another Sugar Maple HF

[Steve Schlumpf]

No catches on this one! Very simple form, 5 ½” in diameter x 3 ½” high and finished with wipe-on poly.

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As always, comments, opinions and critiques are welcome!

Thanks for looking!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, nice size for the end table for ........ :D

[David Christopher]

Very nice Steve, you must have a ton of that maple

[Bill Bolen]

Pretty form and a great finish Steve. Hey, the next time you take pic's of a piece like this could you take one shot for a top view. I'll bet the flow of the grain is really becoming crossing over that undulating top..Thanks for sharing...Bill...

[Steve Frederick]

Another beauty!
You really have the art perfected!
I too, would like to see the tops.
Also, how thick, typically?

[Steve Schlumpf]

Here is the top view. The HF is approx 3/16" thick.

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[Mike Golka]

Nicely done as usual Steve. I like the shape.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Beautiful Job Steve!! I love the form and color.:)

[Brian McInturff]

Steve,
You cranked out another gem. I think this piece would've been great dyed or with an embellishment like woodburning or piercing. But I like the evenness of the grain pattern too. So simple is perfectly fitting for it also.:)

[Jonathan Harvey]

Very nicely done.

[Keith Burns]

Another well done piece Steve. I'm not fod of the sharp break in the curve, but thats me.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful piece Steve. I really like the simple form. Great finish.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I do appreciate it!

Keith - I totally understand your feelings with the form! Lets just say that I have been experimenting with what I call a diamond shape. Not sure I have the exact shape I am thinking of yet but it is a work in progress.

Thought about dying this piece but figure everyone was tired of red or green - which are the only dye colors I have right now! Been giving it some thought and will start getting a little more creative with color before to long!

Chris - long time no hassle! Good to see you posting again!

[John W Dixon]

Steve, very nice shape! Very pleasing to the eye, at least these eyes! How many coats of the poly would you typically put on something like this? If more than one what would you sand with between coats? Thanks and nice job. I always enjoy seeing your work.

John

[sean m. titmas]

nice work. the second bowl in from the right is my favorite.

[Steve Schlumpf]

John - I usually put 5 to 7 coats of poly on my turnings. Build the finish up a little - say 3 coats and then lightly sand with a 320 grit sanding sponge - just enough to take any bumps off. Once done applying finish - let it sit for at least a week to let everything cure a little - then buff.

Sean - you do realize that the photos are just different views of one hollow form...... right? Just messing with ya!

[sean m. titmas]

Sean - you do realize that the photos are just different views of one hollow form...... right? Just messing with ya!

Steve, you do realize that I was just messin' with you too?

i guess i was trying to say that i like the side view best of all the views!

[jack richington]

simple shapes are the hardest to do...looks like you are making progress