The Maple Trio

[Michael Jasani]

Completed the third and final Maple Hollow Form last weekend. Pictures of earlier two were posted last week and are now also posted in my album.

As usual C & C is most welcome :)


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Mike Jasani

"They say money does not grow on trees, but I believe it takes a woodturner to reveal the hidden treasures in a tree"

[John Keeton]

Michael, this wood is really something!! While all of them are nice, I would have to say that I like the first two best, my favorite being the one with the elevated opening.

[Baxter Smith]

Good job, very pretty! The one with the neck? back left is my favorite.

[Wally Dickerman]

Mike, this form is a very popular one. You have done a good job with all three pieces. However, IMO the middle piece is the only one that you have achieved a good continuous curve from rim to bottom. The other two tend to flatten out in the middle section.

There a couple of ways to check out good continuous curves while turning. Just feeling the curve with your hand tells you a lot. Removing the piece from the lathe and viewing it upside down is an excellent way to check out a form. If it doesn't look right both ways, it probably needs some refining.

In my own turning, I use both methods regularly.

Wally

[Mike Minto]

Michael, first let me say that all three pieces, to me, are very well done. Beautiful wood well turned and finished. Regarding critique, I feel the one in the 'center front' has the best proportions; the flatter 'middle' of the other two is not as aesthetically appealing. The lip on the left most form is very nice - thanks for showing us your work.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Sure is some pretty wood!

Form is something that develops with time - and lots of turning! Wally pointed out what you should be looking for - a continuous curve from the opening to the foot.

These are very nice. Looking forward to seeing your next hollow form! Have fun!

[David E Keller]

Great wood and finish on all three, but I agree with the others about the one in the front being the best example of a continuous curve. All three are better than anything I've done.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow that wood is beautiful. Really nice HF's and I to like the elevated lip.

[Roland Martin]

Great work on these hollow forms. The maple is absolutely incredible.

[Michael Jasani]

Thank you all for your wonderful opinions and suggestions. Great feedback regarding forms. Much thanks.

[Curt Fuller]

All three are really nice hollowforms with beautiful wood. Although I agree with Wally's comments on the form there's also something in the last form that catches my eye. I can't really put my finger on it, I just like the look of it. The set of three look great together.

[Michael Jasani]

Thanks Curt. The wood was purchased on ebay in early 2007 at a very reasonable price and had been drying since. After turning I was myself amazed at the woods beauty!