Maple Pot

[Steve Schlumpf]

This is another of my experiments in simple form. Maple, 12” high x 11 ¾” diameter x mostly 3/8” thick. Sanded to 320 grit, it was finished with Seal-A-Cell and Wipe-On Poly. All cracks were filled with CA and sanded before applying finish.

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Last photo is for size comparison. Curly Maple vase is from this thread: Curly Maple Vase #2 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?144644-Curly-Maple-Vase-2&highlight=)

As always, your opinions, comments and critiques are welcomed!

Thanks for looking!

[Norm Zax]

Good job Steve. Simple forms are at times most pleasing to the eye. How do you prevent the CA from staining 1/4" on each side of the crack? Preseal the surrounding area?

[David DeCristoforo]

Great looking form, Steve! I am very taken with the spherical shape transitioning into an more open form at the top. I don't know how i missed the curly maple vase but that is very nice too!

[John Keeton]

Steve, this one came out looking good! I like the soft finish you are using on these larger forms - seems to enhance their appearance. This one is rather a unique form (from my limited exposure!), and as David commented, and interesting take on the spherical thing.

With that big ol' Beauty, you may end being individually responsible for a spike in the price of maple! By my best guesstimate, you consumed close to 10 board feet in that sucker!

[Sid Matheny]

Nice wood and finish Steve, but something about the shape just don't appeal to me for some reason. Good job turning and finishing anyway.

Sid

[Steve Kubien]

You asked for comments and critiques... I like the continuous curve of the bottom section. I find turning spheres to be challenging and you've done a really good job with that. However, the whole thing is too top heavy for my tastes and I don't see a rule-of-thirds that typically appeals to me.

Bt that's just me.

[Jim Burr]

For some reason Steve, I think the wood is a bit blah...I like the little flair at the lip...it would have been easy to leave it straight. Good touch.The size is impressive! Must be a little unnerving but you sure did well!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice Steve. I do like the form.

[Josh Bowman]

Steve, great form. Looks like you and the new lathe are having fun.

[Baxter Smith]

Great curve with a useful shape Steve! So what are you going to store in it? Or is it for beanbag toss with the grandkids?:eek::)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thanks for all the comments everyone - I do appreciate it! I understand that this is not traditional - in any sense of the word - and that it will have limited appeal. Still, it only takes one person to like it enough to buy it! Will keep my fingers crossed that actually happens someday!

[Alan Trout]

Steve,

I really like these simple forms. Sometimes less is more.

Alan

[Doug W Swanson]

Steve,

I really like these simple forms. Sometimes less is more.

Alan

I agree! I think you did a great job, Steve.

[robert baccus]

I like it. art is not conformity. --------------old forester

[Kathy Marshall]

Another nice one Steve! Nice curves on the spherical section and I also like the little flair at the rim. Like John, I also like the soft finish with this form and wood combo.