First HF with stick things

[bob svoboda]

Walnut with Ebony. 10" overall height. Lacquer finish. C & C always appreciated.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a great looking piece for a first. Form and finish look great.

[Allen stagg]

First? I would like it just as much if it was your hundredth?

[John Keeton]

Bob, nice work on the stick things, and the form! Ebony finishes out nicely, but is not one of my favorite woods to turn. It can be challenging, but looks like you did a nice job with it.

[Mark Hubl]

Nice first sticks. These are addictive.

[David DeCristoforo]

"These are addictive..."

Understatement of the year!!! You are doomed! Unlike many others, I love turning ebony. It just take such a nice polish. I really like the shape of this one.

[dan carter]

That is a beauty. Look forward to number 2.

[Tim Thiebaut]

Wow! First? You have done a great job on this, love it!

[Roger Chandler]

That piece has some WOW factor to it. Neat form and the finial and pedestal are unique.

I like the shiny also! ;)

[Bill Bolen]

Pretty piece....a job well done...Bill...

[Baxter Smith]

Nice job on this one and a pretty wood combo.

[Frank Van Atta]

That's a great piece . . . BUT . . . the stem is way too thin IMO - it makes it look like the main HF is going to break off at any minute. JMO.

[David Reed]

Very nice shape and finish here and I like how the form is mirrored in the pedestal and finial. Like Frank, I also think the pedestal is too narrow imbalancing the piece. But then think of the source.

[Ron Bontz]

Nice piece. Makes me wanna try another one. Width?:)

[Scott Hackler]

WARNING: Once you head down this path, you cannot escape the grasp of turning artsy stuff! Well done.

[bob svoboda]

Nice piece. Makes me wanna try another one. Width?:)

Thanks Ron. It's about 5" at the widest point.