Antiquity (Manzanita Root HF)

[Keith Burns]

I normally don't name my pieces but this one reminded me of something found in an archilogical dig somewhere thus the name. It measures 8-3/4" dia. x 7-1/4" tall. Finished with antique oil and buffed. As always comments/critiques are welcome.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Keith....Beautifully done! The wood is gorgous with all the orifices and color changes through it. It must have made a different sound while turning it. Do you always pray that much while turning?

Nicely done Keith!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Excellent! Love the form, the wood and the photos! Amazing color! Thanks for sharing Keith!

[Jeffrey Smith]

Nice work! I turned a vase out of this just lately and it is a task in patience and prayer.

[Thom Sturgill]

Lovely. I don't have the nerve to turn something with that many voids yet. Hats off to you!

[Brian Brown]

Stunning as always Keith.

[Richard Madison]

Beautiful Keith. Easy to check wall thickness. Scary area there near the top. Did you wrap the outside with anything while hollowing?

[David E Keller]

I really like it. It does remind me of a piece of pottery that has been uncovered at a dig site. Way over my head in regards to the complexity of turning something like this.

[John Keeton]

PUCKER FACTOR!!! Keith, that thing is really, really neat! I love the wood, and the color variation is really eye catching contrasted against the dark edges of the voids. Exceptionally nice, but I don't think I have the intestinal fortitude to attempt it!!:eek:

[Mark Hubl]

Very Nice piece. Love the wood and the shape.

[Baxter Smith]

Impressive. I can't visualize how that was done and don't even want too.... yet.:)

[alex carey]

such a superb job, well done again.

[MIKE E BEE]

Really Nice Piece of work there! I agree with Baxter as far as how you did it. WoW!

[Matt Hutchinson]

That is one beautiful piece! The way you oriented it on the lathe was perfect! Wow......its color is just stunning! Great work!

Is there a particular supplier you use? I think I may have to try one sometime. :)

Hutch

[Bill Bolen]

Now that is one outstanding piece. The colors really flow. I really like your form on this one too...Bill...

[Harvey Ghesser]

I wish to echo the other voices here....outfrikenstanding!!!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Keith the piece is beautiful. Really awesome wood.

[Curt Fuller]

Keith, that's absolutely beautiful!

[Keith Burns]

Thanks guys for your comments. I turned this as I would any HF starting out between centers then turnung a tennon and mount it in the chuck. Then I used my captive hollowing rig on the inside. The only thing I used on the outside to help hold it together was some painters tape. Lots of sharpening tools though cause I didn't want a dull edge screwing things up.

[Mark Cothren]

Great piece, Keith! I bet it took at least 10-12 minutes to hollow that out, huh?

[Duff Bement]

Wow what a great piece. Did you have any idea before you started that it would turn out like it did. Was it a pain in the (you know what) to sand and finish the inside? I hope to someday make a piece this nice. A TRUE PIECE OF ART!

[Rob Cunningham]

Great looking piece Keith. Very impressive and beautiful.

[Jarrod McGehee]

Wow!!!! that is awesome! I love all the color and openings and the cracks add to it very well.

[GLENN THOMAS]

I look at a lot of web site, books, & magazines and see a so many pieces that are really nothing more than ordinary. This piece really stands out in the crowd. It definately made me do a double take. Isn't it just great when the wood, form, color and finish all come together like pieces of a puzzle. The plantes must have been aligned just right for this one.

GT