3 Turnings, All different

[Jon Lanier]

-Josh's Shaving Brush just finished. Turned Alt. Ivory with a Scrimshaw of Leia, his dog that passed away this past December.

-A simple change bowl that I had made from scrap; Paduak, Walnut and Maple. 3 3/4"

-An attempt of a SW Hollow Form. I had a different design on this and messed it up. John Keeton gave me some advice on fixing it. I gave it a try, not sure if I had enough room to make the adjustments he suggested.

[David E Keller]

Nice work, Jon. I haven't done a shaving brush, but this one really appeals to me. I think the change dish looks great, and the wood on your SW form is phenomenal. It's hard to judge the form without a true profile shot, but I like what I see.

[John Keeton]

Jon, love the scrimshaw shaving brush!! Very nice. The SW form "redux" is a marked improvement IMO, and I like the laminated/segmented?? bowl, too.

[Jon Lanier]

Thanks David, I've made one for both boys now. I hope it is something they will always have as a memento. I had both boys there at the time of the turning so they could tell me what shape they wanted on the handle. I think this handle is kinda big, but he is 15 and his hand is bigger than mine already.

[Jon Lanier]

Thanks for your help, John. You so kind to help me out. I learned a lot from that piece... if anything, for the next time I try. For now it's going up high on a shelf.

[Jim Burr]

Jon, those are all great! SW HF's or any for that matter can sure test one's mettle...how did you get the red/orange/rust coloring in it? That snack bowl has a great finish and came looks super nice for scraps. I too am drawn to the brush. That alt Ivory has an almost ceramic look too it. Keep it up!

[Jon Lanier]

Jim, Thanks. The rust/color in the wood just came about through natural spalting. This is the last of the log we found in Xenia, OH a few years ago.

[Baxter Smith]

Nice trio but I am partial to the wood in that HF. Great colors and finish!