Last turning for a few days

[Derek Gilmer]

With family coming in over the holidays I probably won't be getting much time in front of the lathe. Congratulations a break from my spam of little cherry turnings.

Over all I like this little shroom. I left some tear out, sanding marks on the base and a ring at the top from jam chucking (I think that is the term) that I didn't notice until the flash from my camera showed it up. I apparently need better lighting in the shop now. This vortex really is gonna be expensive :D. The top is a bit pointier than I might have made it but there was some neat grain showing through as it is now. I picked the grain pattern over the curvature obviously. A mushroom like this done with multiple centers might be on my to-do list. The irregularity in would introduce might fit what a real mushroom looks like.

This oval/egg shape grain line is the one I didn't want to erase if I flattened the top out any more.
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Boo for tear out and sanding marks.
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Sunken in base for stability
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[Dan Forman]

Looks good, and such things are good skill builders cuts as well - undercutting the top can be quite exciting at times! Dont worry about the "imperfections", ever seen a real 'shroom? Mushrooms make good stocking stuffers for the holidays, and don't forget spinning tops for the little ones in your life.

Dan

[Baxter Smith]

Looks good. Kind of reminds me of a knob/pull too. If you want some more practice, try making another one just like it! That can really put your skills to the test!

[John Keeton]

Derek, the tool skills will come, but I promise you - you have the talent for curves. I am betting we see some excellent work coming from your lathe in the near future.

[Marty Eargle]

Looking good! I turned a mushroom last week out of maple limb I cut...and I can see why so many people have collections of the things. They're fun and addicting to turn...just something silly to hone skill and creativity with.