Hard Maple Hollow Form

[Jim Ketron]

Here is some of the Hard Maple I have been getting. This one is loaded with curl a lot of it don't show in the pics. This is some great wood to turn and sanding is Great! Easy to get a smooth as glass finish.
It has a Ebony Collar and stands at 6 1/2" Tall X 4 1/2" wide.
Finish is Gel Poly and buffed with the Beall.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Jim%20K%20Turnings/HardMapleHF.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Jim%20K%20Turnings/HardMapleHF2.jpg

[Bernie Weishapl]

Jim that is beautiful. That is some nice work Jim. Awesome.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Oh man, that is some pretty wood. Nice form and finish too Jim. I like the bark inclusion.

Ernie

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jim...........I really like that hollow form.....Can you turn a small HF like without any special tools...........IOW...can it be done with a bowl gouge...spindle gouge.....scraper?

[Corey Hallagan]

That is cool! I bet it looks twice as nice in person. That knotty section looks cool on the blonde wood. When you do a collar on a piece like that Jim, do you at that later or is it glued on to your blank when you start? Beautiful piece!
Corey

[Jim Ketron]

Thanks All!

Ken,
I use a Bowl gouge for the outside and a homemade Captured Hollowing Rig for the inside. Can it be done? Im sure it can, but I would sugest getting some kind of hollowing tool, using the proper tools for the job makes It much safer and fun!;)

Corey,
I do My collars last, It can be done both ways but I dont take a chance of messing up my work by a slip up of the gouge.

[Travis Stinson]

Beautiful piece Jim.:cool: That curl is awesome! I can't wait to tear into my stash.:D

[Mike Ramsey]

Very nice form & finish Jim! Nice job indeed!

[Barry Stratton]

Another amazing piece...... WOWWWWWWWW. Beautiful.

[Ed Scolforo]

Beautiful piece, Jim. The bark inclusion gives it more interest. Well done.
Ed

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

That looks really cool.

Great photo as well, as it is not easy to take them pics.

Cheers!

[Chris Barton]

Impressive piece Jim. I like the bark inclusion.

[John Hart]

The curve is pretty captivating Jim and the wood is great. Very pretty.:)

[Mark Cothren]

Spectabulous Jim! That's some beautiful wood (of which I made it home from MS with two pieces of :D ). Great work!

[Jim Becker]

Ah...a very nice one Mr. Jim! Great form!!

[Dennis Peacock]

Very, very nice Jim K.!!!! After seeing your work at the BBQ in person? I simply stand in awe of what you have produced. Wonderful piece!!!

[Keith Burns]

What Dennis said... This is another wonderful piece and I like the bark inclusion as well:) :)

[Curt Fuller]

Very nice HF Jim. I like the bark inclusion too. You sure know how to get them smooth and pretty.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Great Stuff, Jim. Like the little bit of bark on the side.

Bruce

[Frank Chaffee]

Jim,
While I am amazed by your ability to carve such a graceful form from a spinning block of wood, that you are at the same time sensitive enough to the unique life of that wood to let it speak through a rough and relatively untouched part of itself, shows me that you are an artist who truly respects and honors his media.

I thank you Jim.

Frank

[John Miliunas]

Hah!!! So what's the big deal??? :confused: :eek: Just another of Jim Ketron's wonderful creations! Like as if we expect anything less??? :confused: Jim, I swear, you have more talent in your little finger than I do in my whole being! As always, a splendid looking piece, my friend. :) :cool:

[Jim Ketron]

Thanks all for the complements.
I can see more like this coming in the future;)