1st hollow form

[Don Henthorn Smithville, TX]

This is my first attempt at a hollow form. Made from California Laurel and walnut. I glued the walnut on the blank and drilled a 1" hole as deep as my forstner bit would go and hollowed through that hole. Dimensions are 5 1/4" X 3 3/4" and 3/16" thick I was too chicken to go thinner.

This was practice because the blank had a couple of cracks in it which you can see close up. I had to sand and finish it twice because I let it get away from me as I parted it off. I'm too ashamed to tell why.
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Thanks for looking

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Boy, I'll Tell ya Don, for a first effort, that is very nice! 3/16" isn't that thick!

Since I've had some pieces try to "Fly." I can guess why you had to re-finish it.

Keep up the good work and keep posting the pictures. They will be a pleasure to see.

Bruce

[Glenn Hodges]

This is great! I sure do like the form, and the collar is perfect.

[Michael Stafford]

Don, that is wonderful! :) I don't care if that is your 1st or your 100th that is a fine piece of work. :D I would be happy to add that to my display case and even happier still if I had turned it. Beautiful job!!!! :D

[Jim Becker]

That's outstanding, Don. Wonderful form and not only your first hollowform, but one with a collar, too!! :)

[Anthony Yakonick]

Bingo!!! Nailed that one :D

[Jerry Clark]

Beautiful form and shape-- the contrast really sets it off.

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Don,

That looks wonderful! It doesn't matter how many tries it took, you ended up with a great form!

[Steve Inniss]

Don, That's a great piece, wonderful collar. -Steve

[John Miliunas]

Good grief, Don! You must be a natural for that! Looks beautiful. You should be very proud of yourself!:) :cool:

[Dick Parr]

Don that looks beautiful, you did a wonderful job on it. :)

[Jim Ketron]

WOW Don Thats a Great Job 1st or 100th!

[Matthew Clarke]

Don,

That is beautiful and outstanding work! I am on my fifth try at a hollow form and have gotten only one piece completed. Getting yours down to 3/16" thick is great. Keep it up. I look forward to more of your work.

Matt

[Martin Shupe]

Very nice, Don!

Did you do that on your Jet Mini? I remember you posting about your variable speed modification.

Excellent work!

[Don Henthorn Smithville, TX]

Yes, Martin. That is from my Jet mini. I have another one that will be about the same size and shape. I want to try a different finish on the second one. I need to wait for sunshine to take pictures. These cloudy day pictures never look good.

[Carole Valentine]

That's your first??? Wow. Looks like you've been doing it all your life. Nice job!:)

[Don Henthorn Smithville, TX]

Thanks for all the kind words, folks. Seeing all the good examples on this site has surely helped.