Hf 2

[Jim Burr]

This is my second one, done with substantial help for a guy that really is a master of these. We have no idea what kind of wood it is, but it has some serious figure. 5.5" x 2.75" with 4 coats of Wipe on Poly. For the most part:o the walls are 1/4" thick...I can tell where I need improvement! C&C's welcome and needed;)

[John Keeton]

Jim, I have no idea what kind of wood that is, but you did a very nice job with it!! This form is more in the area of what Steve Schlumpf does, and perhaps his comments would be more meaningful on that. Otherwise, nice job!!

[gary Zimmel]

Way ahead of me Jim. Mine seem to come off the lathe in two pieces...
Nice job on #2

[Josh Bowman]

Jim, that looks great. No lets see #3!

[Jason Clark2]

Way better than my 2nd, that's for sure.

I'm fairly certain the wood is Ficus. I got quite a bit of it a few years ago and the appearance nearly is identical.

Jason

[Tim Rinehart]

Then again, it's an outstanding #20 piece too. I see nothing wrong with it ... and I like it. I think the grain is interesting. Wondering what a deeper finish would do...hate to experiment on that though, you really did a super job.

[Robert McGowen]

That is a great job. The side view and bottom view look good and the shape appears to be excellent. The only question I have is about the shot of the opening from above. It looks like the opening slopes inward, which to me, makes the wall look thicker than a 1/4". I would either open up the hole to match the rim to make hollowing easier or make the rim smaller to match the hole. I hope that makes sense. Overall, I have to agree with the other posts that this very well done for your #2.

[charlie knighton]

very nice.....

[Michael James]

Excellent job amigo! Good job on the SW pottery form there, and the wood has that desert look about it!
mj

[Steve Vaughan]

Ditto what everyone else said...beautiful wood, whatever it is!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice piece Jim. Well done.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Jim - really nice work!

The profile shot shows me that the form is right on the money! I agree with Robert about the lip area. When viewed from the top - it looks way thicker than 1/4". If the edge of the lip ran in the same direction as the curve of the top of the form - it would have worked a little better in my opinion.

Everything considered - you did good! Looking forward to seeing #3!

Glad you managed to get some lessons! Saves a lot of head-banging!!! Hope you remembered to say Hi to Vaughn for me!

[David E Keller]

Beautiful work especially for a second effort... Actually, pretty amazing for a second effort. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

[Baxter Smith]

Very nicely done!