First Spalted HF

[Clint Baxter]

Here is my first try at hollowing on the new lathe. Spalted Maple.

Also figured I throw in some images of my practice with the skew. Was trying any of the woods that I had big enough to turn an egg from. Sad thing is that I think the best looking egg I did was also the first one I did.
Eggs are of spalted maple, maple, purpleheart, bubinga, goncalo alves and walnut.

The HF was limited by the size of the block but would appreciate any critiques/comments.

Apologize the pictures are not better.

Clint

[David E Keller]

Nice job on the HF and the eggs... I'm told different birds have different shaped eggs(I think Hart told me that, so it may be a fabrication). So rather than admitting defeat on any given egg, it's just a matter of identifying the bird's backside that it might have come out of.:D

I'd love to see a profile pic of the HF... That's about the only way I am able to assess the overall form if you're looking for some feedback on shape. With that said, I think it looks great.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice HF. The eggs look pretty good.

[Jim Burr]

Those are eggs are really nice...and the bowl their in as well!

[John Keeton]

Clint, I agree with David on a side profile - from the angle you have, the piece looks well done so far as technique. Nice wood!

Great job on the eggs, and a very nice variety of species - both wood and bird!!

[Clint Baxter]

Here are some attempts from the side.

Clint

[David E Keller]

Thanks for the extra pics... I think it looks great. Nice little matching pendant as well.

[John Keeton]

Clint, I prefer the pendent prop to the pencil!!!:D Nice work. I don't care much for a descending curve into the opening, but that is just my personal taste. You have done a very nice job with this one.

[Josh Bowman]

Clint, great job. Nice curve at the bottom. What's next?