Vase / Hollow Form

[Dale Bright]

This Natural Edge Vase / Hollow Form is a piece of Big Leaf Maple Burl that I have been studying twice a month for over a year. I finally decided to give it a go and see if I could keep it from flying apart. It is full of cracks, checks and bark inclusions but I was able to keep it together.

The size is 6" tall and 4" in diameter, with a base that is just over 1" The finish is just sanded to 400 with a coat of walnut oil.

C&C is welcome.

Dale

[Dennis Ford]

It looks really nice, you did a good job with both the planning and execution.

[David E Keller]

Wow... what a beautiful piece of wood! I love the form. It looks much larger to me than what you describe.

Just beautiful.

[Steve Mawson]

Really nice-it does look like it would be tough to keep together. Well done.

[Curt Fuller]

Wow, that's one rugged looking vase. I like all the cracks, inclusions, and especially the weathered color. That's really nice.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Excellent! Love the form - beautiful wood and finish! You should be proud of this one!

[Doug W Swanson]

That looks really good. I'm surprised you were able to keep it together. It looks like it's just held together in a couple of spots.

Very well done...

Doug

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful form and wood. Excellent vase. Well thought out.

[Robert McGowen]

If it was me, I would have had to start looking for the pieces about the time I started with the 400 grit. These things never seem to blow up right as you start them, only as you finish them. :D

You did a great with what the wood gave you. I am glad that you gave the dimensions. It looks much bigger in the photo than you said it actually is. Overall, a very nice piece.

[Mike Minto]

Dale, that's a really nice piece. I hope it stays together long term - gives me confidence to try some questionable blanks I have on hand.

[John Keeton]

Dale, this must be the weekend for Big Leaf Maple burls!! Very nice! I really like the rustic flavor, nice shape, and the figure/color is great.

[Baxter Smith]

Very pretty. It looks like it is about ready to fall apart now.

[Ken Glass]

Dale,
That looks like it was a real challenge. Very well done to keep it together and maintain good form. N.E. without inclusion is sometimes a challenge. Your form is very good and the wood is super looking. Great work.

[Jon Lanier]

I really like that. I call those 'gutsy' turnings. Looks like that could have blown on you at any time. Seems like you predetermined your cuts ahead of time. Pretty piece.

[Dale Bright]

Thanks to everyone for the kind words about this piece. Slow and easy with light cuts while hollowing was the only way to go. The use of a 4 wheel steady rest and some masking tape was what really saved this thing.

Dale

[alex carey]

Great job, the grain and form are both awesome.

[Brian Effinger]

That's cool, Dale. It must have been a real challenge. Well done!

Brian