first mini-esque turning (a chalice)

[Stephen Hibbs]

I decided to make a mini cup with one of my many small pieces of juniper. The wood is easy to turn, and it was mostly an exercise in making a nice dovetail for my new chuck (I'm making a lot of progress). I was going to make 2 cups with the piece I had but the second one is now a mini funnel. It would have been really nice, I just forgot when touching up the outside bottom that I could already see light through that part. I have to say, it was really fun to make, and a good exercise in control when shaping since there is much less leeway. Not a huge fan of the shape IMO, but I plan on making many more.
2.5" short X 2.25" wide, and disappointingly thick. The danish oil really brought out the color
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[Stephen Hibbs]

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[Bob Noles]

Stephen,

Nice job and looks like some really good practice. I kinda like the form you selected.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Looks like a fine job Stephen. Keep'em coming.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Steven, there's nothing wrong with the design. It might not be what you envisioned, but it works. The wood has a lot of character, too.

Bruce

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Stephen .....nice mini-chlice! Yup ....those minis are really contol challenge and lesson! But when your new to turning like I am, every project is a lesson...a challenge. I've got some cherry I'm playing with. I wonder how that Danish Oil would look on it?

Again....nice project and good practice!

[Barry Stratton]

I like it! Nice shape and that wood has interesting grain and color! Danish oil finish is great also!

[Stephen Hibbs]

This wood is great for mini cups and chalices in general since the heart wood only has a 1" diameter on the smaller pieces, but not so great for bowls since when filled you can't see the inside of them!

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

Love the way the stem is a different color, that looks neat!

Great job! :D