First attempt at power carving

[Thom Sturgill]

I have made a number of goblets, mostly very 'formal' in design and wanted to break from that. This is the first result.
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Not patterned after any specific flower, just an impression of 'flower'. I did a few tulip designs later, but they have all found homes.

On a side note, I tried taking these pictures outside in a photo tent against white paper. I think they turned out much better than my past attempts.
C & C welcome, as always.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is well done Thom. I really like the design.

[Thom Sturgill]

Thanks Bernie.

A little carving, some offset turning and even some wood burning and coloring... I probably won't do many this complex.

[Steve Schlumpf]

I like the rustic feel that this goblet has! Nice work on the relief carving! The overall effect of the combined elements is that of a very nice piece of folk art! Pretty cool!

[Michelle Rich]

neat first..i suspect your talent will get better & better rapidly. Can't wait to see more

[Jim Underwood]

I like that! Nice overall effect.

Despite the "power" aspect, power carving isn't all that easy, is it? The artisan still has to direct the tools to get a decent result.

[Thom Sturgill]

I like that! Nice overall effect.

Despite the "power" aspect, power carving isn't all that easy, is it? The artisan still has to direct the tools to get a decent result.

In some ways its harder to control a rotary tool than a chisel. Removes more wood (with the right burrs) quickly and I can undercut M*U*C*H easier.

[Mike Cruz]

Thom, that is a real work of art! I absolutely love everything about it.

[Thom Sturgill]

Thanks Mike

[Ted Calver]

This really turned out nice. It beats the formal designs in my book. Very classy.

[David DeCristoforo]

That's pretty freakin' cool, first attempt or not.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, what type of wood??? Thom