POLL -- No. 26 - Spalted Maple HF w/BlkWalnut

[James Combs]

I got so many great suggestions concerning my No. 26HF that I thought I would set up a poll to see which would be the most popular if I was to change it in some of the suggested ways. I think these doctored photographs encompass most of what I read and if I missed one it is not a slap at anyone, just trying to limit the choices.


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Option one is to simply add a finial complimentary base. This one I will be doing for sure.

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Option two is maybe a slenderer finial

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Option three is to remove the point on the finial

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Option four is no adornments at all

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Option five is one that I considered in the beginning

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Option six is make the adornments out of a black wood

[Stephen Walker]

James,

I prefer option 2

Steve

[Roger Chandler]

Option 2 looks the best to me JD. I think adding the base out of the same wood really does help balance it out, and the slender finial makes it all the more elegant. Good stuff, JD!

[John Keeton]

I love these type polls!! They really illustrate why when one posts a piece the responses are so varied. While there may be (and are) certain "rules" for forms, etc., the truth is "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and thank goodness we all see things differently. I voted for Option 5, but 1, 2 and 6 interest me, as well.

[Dick Wilson]

IMHO number 1, 3, 4 and 6 add nothing, in fact may be distracting. I like 2 and 5 much better. My first choice would be #2. It gives the piece elegance and flows with the body of the hollow form. I think the base on #2 is distracting. Too much detail. I think it would look better if the base was shorter and just a simple curve up to the hollow form. This and a buck will get you a cup of coffee.

[David DeCristoforo]

Option six! Make one of each....

[John Beaver]

I voted for 5 because I'm not usually drawn to finials. If you are committed to a finial I would go with 2

[Scott Hubl]

Option 2 but with a smaller foot than shown. And Black.

[Richard Madden]

I'd have to go with No.2. I think the base should be simpler, just smooth, bottom diameter remain the same, but taper to a little smaller diameter where it meets the form. End up with sort of the same profile we see above the shoulder of the form. But then again, what do I know...form has been a stumbling block for me all along.

[Bernie Weishapl]

James I voted for #4 but 4 or 5 would be my choice. I think either choice is beautiful.

[Alan Trout]

I tend to agree with John on this one. Well said and thank you for cutting down on extra typing. :)

Alan

[Phil Harris]

I like option 5 with a small collar and a small foot.











25 minutes from David DeCristoforo........probably!!!

[Jon Nuckles]

voted for 4, but like 5 also.