Tiger Maple HF (WIP) Updated

[Nate Davey]

The Treasury Department (Mrs Davey), saw a small commercial HF with pedestal and finial at her friends house, and wanted one like it. After looking at it, it was the worst piece of work I've ever seen, and if any of you tell her that I'll swear I never said it. I finished the HF for her today with out blowing it out. This is the first side grain HF I've tried and had a heck of a time with tear out. It is 4.5" tall by 4" wide and finished with CA, now on to the pedestal.

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It developed two cracks 180 degrees out across the grain so couldn't use my vacuum chuck to finish the bottom, so made this thingy to do that. The length reaches the bottom and I built up the appropriate spot with tape to friction fit the opening, which is 3/4".

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I'll post progress pics here. Comments and Criticism appreciated

[Tim Thiebaut]

Very nice Nate, I love the tiny foot on this!! I tried something similar recently, but it is so long that without a steady rest there is to much whip it in to turn, need to grab a SR soon.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice form and finish Nate.

[Nate Davey]

Made a pedestal tonight out of Holly dyed black and sprayed with rattle can lacquer. It's a variation on the original. Would love some of your thoughts on it.

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[David E Keller]

I think it turned out great, Nate! The main form is really sweet! I might prefer it without the pedestal, but it's lovely either way!

[Nate Davey]

Thanks for the advise Doc. The pedestal isn't glued on yet and I need to make a finial so will take a couple pics with the different combos.

[Rob Sitze]

I like the shape, I think it's too tall for the HF. From the ruler, looks to be about a 1/4 of the hollow form. Remember the rule of thirds. (Like I follow my own advice.)

[Betty Fox]

206936Beautiful form and pedestal but I think if you put little arms on it that reach up halfway to the bowl it would be better. I don't know how to describe it and I can't find a picture to show you what I mean Argh! Like a little cradle of three black arms that reaches up to the middle of the piece.
Beautiful piece though.

Sorta like this only curvy. :)

[Paul Williams]

From your first photo I thought you were nuts to put that on a pedestal. However I like it based on the second photo. If that is similar to what your wife saw and she is happy with it then it couldn't be better.

[Baxter Smith]

Very nice HF Nate. Not sure I care for the top bead on the pedestal. Seems to interrupt the flow up the form for me.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nate - I like the shape on this one - but feel it would look best as a stand-alone form. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with as a final piece!

[Michelle Rich]

the grain orientation gives this a different look. I like it.

[Nate Davey]

Here are the three variations I can think of for this. Haven't showed Mrs. D. yet, thats Davey. Would be interested in your thoughts. I know if I don't use the pedestal I will need a taller finial....I think. Not real happy with the finial, that is my 4th attempt. The issue I have right now with the no pedestal option is the base is so tiny I'll need to put something in it to keep it from tipping over when the A/C kicks on. For those of you wondering "I wonder if that HF can bounce off a concrete floor and stay together?" the answer is yes. About gave me a heart attack. Thanks for looking.


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[David DeCristoforo]

Looks great on the pedestal. But one way or the other, a taller finial! Sweet looking piece...

[Roger Chandler]

I like your second pedestal..........that is a very nice work Nate! Now you are cookin' with gas!

[George Morris]

Nate I like it standing alone! I also like the finial top! Nice work!G

[David E Keller]

I like all three versions, Nate! I think naked or taller finial would be my choices over a pedestal piece, but I really think you should just do what your wife tells you to do!