Bradford Pear HF

[Keith Burns]

I turned this piece about a month ago to use in a club demo using my 10 minute finish. I turned the finial a week or two ago. This week I did the lid. The finial is blackwood and the lid is pear and walnut. I dyed the walnut with india ink but didn't care for it so I burnt the pattern. Finish is antique oil and buffed. It measures 7" dia. x 14-3/4" to the top of the finial which is 5-3/8". Thanks for looking ! All comments/critiques welcome.

[Roger Chandler]

Very nice Keith! A classic form, excellently done! Nice finial as well. Bradford pear is pretty, when one can keep it from cracking. The small foot gives the piece lift and the top is well done, and the entire curve on the piece is continuous.......not always an easy accomplishment.......this is first rate for sure.

[Jim Burr]

Wow!! Is the blackwood on the lid textured, or am I catching something else? Either way, I can't do that so it's great to me!

[Nick Fournier]

Nice piece. Do you have anymore information on the 10 minute finish?

[charlie knighton]

very nice, classic Keith Burns piece except for different finail

the pear looks lighter than cherry???? but with the same workability????

[John Keeton]

Keith, very nice work, as always!! I just scored some Bradford Pear log sections recently - someday perhaps I will try something with them! Lot of inspiration here.

Jim, I think the lid was some pyro work on dyed walnut from what Keith said in his post.

[Jim Burr]

Jim, I think the lid was some pyro work on dyed walnut from what Keith said in his post.[/QUOTE]

Oops...I hate it when all I do is look at the pictures:o Thanks Mr Keeton;)

[Bill Bolen]

Lovely piece Keith. I really like the "appearance" of a black band between the body and the crown. Nice effect...Bill...

[Josh Bowman]

Keith, that looks great! I really like the form, for my eye, it all works. Thanks, what's next?

[Robert McGowen]

Super, Keith. I always look forward to seeing your turnings.

[Jack Mincey]

Beautiful says it all for me. The form is spot on IMHO.
Jack

[Gary Herrmann]

Beautiful as always, Keith. The ring is a very nice contrast.

[Michael James]

pristine cut lines there.... WOW. the bar just keeps going higher. Thanks for posting. You're work is inspirational.
mj

[Bernie Weishapl]

Classy piece Keith. Really like the form and finish.