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Parker Nicholson
05-16-2006, 5:22 PM
Well not really my first, the first one I did cracked and I threw it away. Thought I'd try posting a pic to see if I can do it.
It's about 9" x 7 high, spalted maple from a tree that died a block away from me.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/EightFingers/HollowFormPics001.jpg
Michael Stafford
05-16-2006, 5:25 PM
Mighty fine, Parker. That is a very nice HF if it is your 1st or your 20th!:D
Ed Scolforo
05-16-2006, 5:41 PM
Parker, you just raised the bar for those of us contemplating our first hollow form! Very well done.
Ed
Mark Cothren
05-16-2006, 7:27 PM
Nice work! Great looking work on a great looking piece of wood!
Bruce Shiverdecker
05-16-2006, 7:47 PM
The orintation enhanses the form, Parker. Well done, sir!

Bruce
Keith Burns
05-16-2006, 7:49 PM
Well done Parker, great form !!!!:) :)
Corey Hallagan
05-16-2006, 8:58 PM
Welcome Parker. That is an awesome piece! I love it. The shape is great the wood is beautiful! Knocked it out of the park!

Corey
Ernie Nyvall
05-16-2006, 10:11 PM
Really nice work Parker. Smooth curves.

Ernie
Andy Hoyt
05-16-2006, 10:39 PM
Splendid!!
John Hart
05-17-2006, 7:23 AM
Very pickupable!!!! That's a beaut Parker!:)
Henry C. Gernhardt, III
05-17-2006, 8:01 AM
Lovely hollow form, Parker. I think you've done the tree great justice.
Ken Fitzgerald
05-17-2006, 8:39 AM
Excellent work Parker....form, finish and wood....Excellent!
Mike Ramsey
05-17-2006, 8:58 AM
Great first effort! I'm still having problems just getting something
semi round! Much less a hollow form.....
Parker Nicholson
05-17-2006, 9:09 AM
Thanks for the kudos, all! I have been turning about 2 years as a break to my regular "flat work". The lathe is a hungry beast which seems to eat up all my spare time, not to mention spare cash!

...and now I know I can post pics :p
Jerry Ingraham
05-17-2006, 6:19 PM
Very nice, Parker. Tell us (or at least me;) ) about your technique. What type of hollowing tools do you have? I've been bitten by the turning bug as well and am trying to accumulate tools. I've had a basic set and just ordered a 1/2" crown bowl gouge, 3/4" round edge scraper, a wolverine jig, and the vari-grind attachment. I'd like to try some vessel turning but don't know where to start.
John Timberlake
05-17-2006, 7:08 PM
Really pretty. Nice figure from the spalting without overpowering the shape of the piece. Keep up the good work.