My first attempt at hollowing

[Tony Sizemore]

Well I can’t say I did it the correct way but I did it. It wasn’t easy with the lack of a steadier so it jumper and vibrated a little :D and I only have a straight necked hollowing tool so getting to the widest part was fun, but I am not complaining. I am happy with my first one you guys do just pretty work that I just had to try. It’s a piece of Cherry that I got a while back with Leopard wood and a piece of black veneer. Its 8 inches tall and 4 ½ wide at the widest point. I still have a few more coats before I’m done but I couldn’t wait any longer.
As I was do this yesterday I remembered something. You know how when you get the shavings flying you loose all track of time? Will I have too. I remember that this month is an anniversary for me. I will have past the 1 year mark. I can’t believe it been a year already. I want to say a little thank you to all of you. You all add some much to us new turners, I hope you all understand that. Even if we all don’t see eye to eye all the time the discussion is what we learn from.
I hope you get to make some shavings this weekend!

[tod evans]

nice job tony!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Tony that is a beautiful job for the first one. I like it. Great job. Tony you are so right. I have learned so much off this forum. Wonderful, knowledgable people that are willing to help and give.

[Jim Ketron]

Looking good!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Tony............Excellent 1st hollowform!...............and you are right.........Neat bunch here...........generous in many ways!

[Barry Stratton]

You definitely found what was in that beautiful hunk of wood. Great job.

[Mark Cothren]

Great job, Tony!

[John Miliunas]

Tony, I can only hope my first HF will look even a fraction as nice as yours!!! :D Good job and keep it up! :) :cool:

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

Hey that is really good looking, and has a built in hole to let the shavings out!!

Cheers!

[Corey Hallagan]

Looking good Tony, I like the piece.

Corey

[Joe Fisher]

I hate to be the one to have to tell you this, Tony...there's a hole in the side of your vase.

:)

Great work!! I love it. The top reminds me of a duck's collar for some reason.

-Joe

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Tony, that is an absolutely fabulous piece. The form and heartwood/sapwood pattern remind me a great deal of a torso sculpture, and the upper ring makes it look even moreso. IMHO, you have truly brought out the best in that wood.

[Keith Christopher]

love how you all keep saying attempt ! Looking nice ! Haven't had much spinny time, too many flatwork projects. However I will be placing an order for my Oneway sometime next week so I'll HAVE to break that in !

[Chris DiCiaccio]

That looks great! Great job.

[John Miliunas]

However I will be placing an order for my Oneway sometime next week so I'll HAVE to break that in !

BUSTED!!!! :eek: Hey Keith, this sounds like a stealth gloat, my friend!!! OK, not that the cat's outta' the bag, we need details!!! :D Yeah, we'll be expecting pics when it hits your shop but, in the meantime, we need something to chew on!!! Come on...Give it up! :) :cool:

[Keith Burns]

Great first HF Tony, keep them coming !

[Ernie Nyvall]

Really nice Tony.

Ernie