First large vase using the Kobra!

[Jack Mincey]

This is the first large vase that I finished using the Kobra system. It is around 13" tall and finished with lacquer. The first picture is of it after I roughed it out. The second picture is of it after I finished it. Can't take credit for the finished picture since it was taken at a turning club meeting to be put on their site.
Jack Mincey
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[Tim Rinehart]

Very nice piece Jack...I need to see one of those Kobra's up close sometime, they do like really well built.

[Russell Eaton]

Im glad you included a picture of you holding it, it give a better idea if portion. Great job on a beautiful piece of wood.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice work Jack!! You feel retired yet? ;) :D

[charlie knighton]

awesome, thanks for sharing

[Jim Burr]

What did you think of the Carter Jack? Based on your results, I'd say you liked it!

[Mike Golka]

Very nice work, how about a review of the Kobra.

[Jeff Nicol]

Jack, Nice piece of spalted wood turned into a fine looking vase! The finish looks good in the club picture and the shape has a nice simple flow to it and will look good with some dried flowers, twigs and sticks in it on someones table center piece.

Great job and thanks for sharing,

Jeff

[Pete Gray]

Great job Jack, I like the proportion / form & overall fit of the piece plus a nice finish to cap it of
Pete

[John Keeton]

Jack, I give you an A+ on this one!

[Eric Holmquist]

Beautiful form and finish. Looks like you are having lots of fun with your new toy!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Have to agree. Beautiful form and wood.

[Roger Chandler]

that is real nice!

[Chris Barnett]

Curious, what species of wood? Looks great!

[Kathy Marshall]

Very nice vase Jack! Great form and wood.

[Bill Hensley]

Very attractive, good job on shape and finish. The size makes it even more special. The Kobra must be the cat's meow for larger pieces.

[Rick Markham]

Glad you got it Jack! Looks like you've broken it in the proper way. Great looking vase! Just so you know the Kobra just keeps getting better and better the more you use it!

[Jack Mincey]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Steve, I don't think that my retirement will hit me until school starts up next year. Been busy the last week building around 350' of fence to let my chickens have more room. Burying the wire 6" was a chalenge since most of the fence was located in the woods. Did I mention roots are a big pain in the back side. Chris, the wood is silver maple which is my favorite species to work with. Mike, here is a link to a short review I did when I roughed this vase out. I still prefer to turn free hand on anything shorter than 9" but the Kobra is great for when I want to hollow deeper forms. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?166407-Second-test-run-of-the-Kobra-system!&highlight=kobra
Jack

[Bill Wyko]

I'm with John, A+ in my book too.

[Scot Roberge]

Jack, I'd like to also compliement you on this piece. I was at the CMW meeting last Saturday and admired it in the instant gallery. I joined the club last month. Hope to meet you at an upcoming meeting. Keep up the fine work!

[Baxter Smith]

Great looking vase out of some great looking wood Jack. I have only had the chance to turn one piece of spalted silver maple but it was nice!