Bill Walsh
10-02-2011, 8:25 PM
After seeing Steve's HF that was dyed last week I wanted to give it another try. I've played around with dye a couple of times and didn't care for the results. This time after reading Steve's tips on how to apply and sand back the dye I got a better idea how it should be done. This piece was turned following David Ellsworth's method of including the pith. The HF is 9" tall including the finial, 7" wide and 3/16" thick. The finial (Maple) has a couple of coats of sanding sealer and one application of Clapham's bowl finish. The HF has 3 or 4 coats of Sutherland Wells, Mille's tung oil then buffed.
The finial is a Cindy Drozda style, I'd like to turn something just a little different then her style but the basic shape of hers is just so pleasing to me!!!!!
Two things I'd like to try and change on my next one would be to make the finial a bit smaller. All of mine seem to grow fatter after there in a vertical view and off the lathe!! Second thing is a smaller base. Two things that I can spot right away but seem to have trouble with.
P.S. This forum is a great source for turners at any level and the "posting side" is lots of fun.
Next time I post photos I'll spin it around for a different view. I'm new at this!!
Thanks
The finial is a Cindy Drozda style, I'd like to turn something just a little different then her style but the basic shape of hers is just so pleasing to me!!!!!
Two things I'd like to try and change on my next one would be to make the finial a bit smaller. All of mine seem to grow fatter after there in a vertical view and off the lathe!! Second thing is a smaller base. Two things that I can spot right away but seem to have trouble with.
P.S. This forum is a great source for turners at any level and the "posting side" is lots of fun.
Next time I post photos I'll spin it around for a different view. I'm new at this!!
Thanks