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Lionel Mercier
02-04-2011, 10:13 AM
Hello "the creek"
this piece was begun and long forgotten
has the opportunity to exchange views on the forum AFTAB, we talked about the inspiration that can give a piece of wood
and I showed this draft, that I had no idea
A member (Pascal Oudet) suggested I dig it the most. It would be a good exercise
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This is the result of the exercise ...we will try to do better next time because there are many criticism ...http://www.websmileys.com/sm/evil/2.gif
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Root boxwood that I harvested on the Larzac (southern France) in 1993. The tree had been uprooted by a bulldozer for road improvements.
h10mm X dia83mm
5.5mm thick
Have fun with your turning. Lionel
Jim Underwood
02-04-2011, 10:25 AM
It's got to be higher and wider than 10 x 83 if it's only 5.5 mm thick.

Very interesting pear form. I bet that kept you on your toes.

Interesting hollowing tool too. Care to tell us more about it?
Lee Koepke
02-04-2011, 10:26 AM
I bet its quite 'unique' to be able to actually SEE your hollowing tools in action!!!

It has a 'broken lightbulb' look to it, very impressive and interesting piece of wood.
Bernie Weishapl
02-04-2011, 12:08 PM
Really a neat piece. Nicely done.
bob svoboda
02-04-2011, 12:54 PM
Well done, Lionel
Ray Bell
02-04-2011, 4:26 PM
Very neat. Is the red gasket glued to the top of the form?
David E Keller
02-04-2011, 6:16 PM
What a cool piece! This kind of thing is what I'm into right now. Love the voids and inclusions. Thanks for sharing.
dan carter
02-04-2011, 10:23 PM
Very nice, looks like a gourd that some worms tore into. Good exercise.
Baxter Smith
02-05-2011, 12:31 AM
Pretty amazing!
Steve Schlumpf
02-05-2011, 10:57 AM
Lionel - this was worth all your trouble! Very nice form! Bet it was hard as a rock!
Curt Fuller
02-05-2011, 12:23 PM
It's a beauty Lionel, thanks for posting it. I enjoy seeing the evolution and techniques different turners use. I like the red depth gauge you're using. That's a good idea.
Lionel Mercier
02-05-2011, 2:08 PM
Hello all, thanks for comments...
The tool is homemade with W.Hunter Carbide 6mm cutter fixed on a 7mm stem
it cuts very well, but I learned that there is a great system in the US: Jackofsky tools available from
Craft Supplies. Not given, but it looks smart
have a look at
http://www.mikejackofsky.com/Tools.html
@ Curt: the red disc is not a depth gauge. it is stuck on the rim (because the rim is not complete) to
secure entry tools. Then I've replaced with the boxwood textured neck
Friendly, Lionel.
for information:
The other piece is dogwood and is completely unusable