Large segmented vase (with pics)

[mike fuson]

Sorry for my goof up on the pics on the other thread , here it is again.
This is the largest segmented piece that I have done so far. Its 10'' wide x 16'' tall. which doesn't sound big but its a pretty big piece. Woods are European beech, Walnut, and Maple. If you are wondering about the feature ring, I done that with matched stile and rail cabinet door router bits. I had never seen one done like that and thought it might be interesting. Antique oil for the finish, thanks for looking
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/segmented/Vase.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/MikeFuson/segmented/Vasetop.jpg

[David E Keller]

It's a nice looking piece. The cope and stick feature band is attractive as well.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is really a beauty Mike. I like the feature ring.

[Ted Calver]

Very creative Mike.

[Frank Van Atta]

Nice idea for the feature ring.

[John Keeton]

Mike, I like this piece, and it is very well done. But, I like the previous one with the SW flavor a little better. Wonder what it would look like with the top layer of the accent ring inverted? Just a thought.

[steven carter]

REally nice Mike! It was worth the wait for the pictures. How much would you say it weighs?

Steve

[Steve Schlumpf]

Mike - that's a pretty good sized vase! Nice colors, form and a very interesting idea for a design ring!

Very nice work - as always! Thanks for sharing!

[Bill Wyko]

Way to go Mike. One of my first segmented turnings was done with the same bits. A completely different look though. Your execution is phenomenal and the form is perfect. I always look forward to seeing your work.

[Jeff Morneault]

Congrats Mike, beautifully done. Really nice form!!

[Mike Golka]

Great job Mike, that's a beauty. Really like the form. Nice effect with the router bit too.

[Roland Martin]

That is quite a large vase Mike and very well done. Cope & pattern is a cool idea, automatically produces good tight joints. Very nice piece, as always.

[Larry Marley]

That is nice Mike!

Very creative idea with the feature ring. I can imagine by flipping the bottom half of the feature ring you could create at blanket pattern.

Thanks for sharing this.

[Mark Hubl]

Nicely done. I really like the piece, and I think 16" tall is big! Would scare me! Looks good and I like the "Cabinet Work". Only other woodworkers will get the secret. Most will just say how'd he do that.

[mike fuson]

Thanks guys.