John Spitters
03-12-2013, 1:43 PM
I created both of these yesterday in between working on a flatwork project, seems that when doing flatwork little progress is seen even after a few hours time working on a piece whereas with the lathe a piece can be very quickly turned-out.
Both turned from Maple burl, on the one the walls are a bit thicker apx.1/4" at the top shoulder area so that I could retain the rougher outer part of the burl with the spikes still intact, so far one coat of wipe on poly applied, I'll do one more yet then give them a light sanding and buff. Entry holes are small ... less than 1/2" on both.
John
P.S. I really enjoy making these, less than 2 hrs to create them and done with small scraps of burl.
Both turned from Maple burl, on the one the walls are a bit thicker apx.1/4" at the top shoulder area so that I could retain the rougher outer part of the burl with the spikes still intact, so far one coat of wipe on poly applied, I'll do one more yet then give them a light sanding and buff. Entry holes are small ... less than 1/2" on both.
John
P.S. I really enjoy making these, less than 2 hrs to create them and done with small scraps of burl.