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Keith Burns
10-04-2009, 4:57 PM
It has been a long time since I have had any turning time but finally got back in the shop. Sure felt good. Been awhile since I posted any comments as well but I have been looking at all the excellent work posted and as always it has been excellent ! Anyway this piece measures 6-1/2" diameter x 10" overall height. Ebony lid and finial. Finished with antique oil and buffed. As always your comments, good, bad or ugly are appreciated.
Dennis Ford
10-04-2009, 5:16 PM
Beautiful work.
I noticed a pith on the near side, was it a crotch piece?
Alan Trout
10-04-2009, 5:38 PM
Kieth, As always very nice.

Alan
Steve Schlumpf
10-04-2009, 5:57 PM
Keith - as always - this is exceptional work! The hollow form is an interesting variation on the heart shape and it works very well. Your finial is about as delicate as it can get. Always a pleasure to view your turnings!

Hope this means you will be posting a little more often!
Ken Fitzgerald
10-04-2009, 6:09 PM
Keith....absulutely stunning.


A question? Where are you getting your ebony?

I have yet to see a source for something big enough to be a finial and surely it's already dry.....as in kiln dried?

Thanks!
Keith Burns
10-04-2009, 6:13 PM
Beautiful work.
I noticed a pith on the near side, was it a crotch piece?

Thanks Dennis. Yes it is a crotch. The other limb is on the opposite side of the opening.
Keith Burns
10-04-2009, 6:14 PM
Hope this means you will be posting a little more often!

I certainly hope so, Thanks.
Richard Madison
10-04-2009, 6:17 PM
Always nice to see a beautifully turned piece of mesquite.
Keith Burns
10-04-2009, 6:17 PM
Keith....absulutely stunning.


A question? Where are you getting your ebony?

I have yet to see a source for something big enough to be a finial and surely it's already dry.....as in kiln dried?

Thanks!

I use a trick that Curt Fuller taught me. Pen Blanks. They are relative inexpensive and generally dry. The lid is from 3/4" board stock.
Judy Kingery
10-04-2009, 6:43 PM
Keith, so gracefully done, and ditto Richard; I enjoy turning Mesquite and it's great to see a piece so nicely done!

Best to you,

Jude
Bernie Weishapl
10-04-2009, 7:17 PM
Beautiful piece Keith. Good to see ya back turning and posting.
alex carey
10-04-2009, 7:29 PM
wow, that is a nice piece, very elegant looking, I love how small the bottom is. Nicely done.
Eugene Wigley
10-04-2009, 8:45 PM
+ 1 for the small bottom. That is a very nice piece. Thanks for posting it.
Joe Meirhaeghe
10-04-2009, 9:28 PM
Great looking Wood along with a Great From. I'd give it a 2 thumbs up !
Gary Herrmann
10-04-2009, 9:47 PM
Time out of the shop doesn't show. Beautiful piece as always, Keith.
Toney Robertson
10-05-2009, 6:39 AM
Very nice. I too, like the small bottom.

Toney