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Dennis Ford
11-02-2011, 9:21 PM
This vase started warping while I was hollowing so it turned out heavier than I would prefer. It was made from the heart of a crotch section and has some interesting grain patterns and colors. It is 15-1/2" tall X 11-1/2" diameter. Finish is WOP.
Comments and Critiques welcome.
Gary Max
11-02-2011, 9:23 PM
Nice shape and the colors are great. Looks perfect to me.
charlie knighton
11-02-2011, 9:54 PM
love the elm, large hf, what do you turn on and what do you hollow with, 11 1/2 wide is large amount of torque, 15 1/2 deep and my teeth hurt
Steve Schlumpf
11-02-2011, 10:01 PM
Very - very nice! Great size and form! Really like the color variations in the wood!
David E Keller
11-02-2011, 10:12 PM
That's a beauty! Big and beautiful!
Scott Hackler
11-02-2011, 10:20 PM
Man that's purdy! I love the look of finished Elm. I dont, however, enjoy the stink and warping involved!
Dennis Ford
11-02-2011, 10:40 PM
love the elm, large hf, what do you turn on and what do you hollow with, 11 1/2 wide is large amount of torque, 15 1/2 deep and my teeth hurt

I turn on a fairly large home made lathe, plenty of torque. I use a home made Jamieson style hollowing system (1-1/4" bar). It works OK to about 16" deep with small cuts.
Bernie Weishapl
11-02-2011, 10:41 PM
That is some pretty elm. Nice form and color.
Joe Landon
11-02-2011, 10:44 PM
Really beautiful vessel, Dennis. Pretty impressive size as well. You may consider tucking or rolling the very bottom just a bit. A little tuck can do wonders in creating overall lift in the piece. This will sometimes lighten the piece a bit visually.

Thanks for sharing.
Michelle Rich
11-03-2011, 6:52 AM
OOOOHHH OOOOHHH I am in love with this HF, TOTALLY!!!
John Keeton
11-03-2011, 7:41 AM
Dennis, I like everything about this one!! Nice looking wood, great form, and I really like the cove treatment at the collar. Very nice!!
Jim Burr
11-03-2011, 8:18 AM
Looks like it was painted...I really like the size too. Nice work Dennis!
Russell Eaton
11-03-2011, 8:46 AM
Dennis the grain in that piece is beautiful! I like the shape as well but the color contrast is the real eye candy in my opinion. Great job and thanks for showing.
Baxter Smith
11-03-2011, 8:48 AM
Big and beautiful Dennis! Super work!
Bill Bolen
11-03-2011, 10:08 AM
Agree with all the above! Beautiful colorful piece of Elm displayed with a fine form.