Hollow-Form wanna-be

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Beautiful thing about the Vortex it not only identifies itself with a sucking sound but this invisible force pushes you deeper into it and beyond your comfort zone. I had resigned myself to just do Bowls, Boxes, Bonkers and the like...but no...the vortex came along and wouldn't let me rest until I tried something that looked a bit like a hollow form...I think. Since I have no special tools I had to do this with my bowl gouge and scrapers. Thanks to Ernie I had this beautiful piece of cedar and the next thing I knew this emerged. It is far from done but I couldn't resist sharing it with all of you. Maybe not for some, but pretty big deal for me.:confused: The sizes are 7" X 4 1/2" X opening of 2 3/4"

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Looks like a good start to me Christopher! Beautiful piece of wood! I've got a piece of peach from Raymond Overman that's screaming NE....ME....NE.....ME to me! I've not turned an NE but I'm reading and thinking this weekend I might give it a try!

[Gary Max]

Don't let anyone kid you---Cedar is one of the most spectacular woods for grain and color around. It can be a real pain to work with. I think you did a outstanding job.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Looks like a good start to me Christopher! Beautiful piece of wood! I've got a piece of peach from Raymond Overman that's screaming NE....ME....NE.....ME to me! I've not turned an NE but I'm reading and thinking this weekend I might give it a try!

Go for it Ken That's a new one for me as well and I'll be anxious to see your results. Thanks...

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

THAT is going to be a "HUMDINGER!!!"

Bruce

[Corey Hallagan]

Very nice Chris! It looks great, can't wait to see it finished.

Corey

[Keith Burns]

Great start Chris ! Looking forward to seeing the completed piece:) :)

[Barry Stratton]

Fantastic Chris!!!! I was thinking of giving that a go tonight or tomorrow myself! GREAT JOB. So.... how does it feel hanging that scraper 4 inches or so off the end of the tool rest???????

[George Conklin]

So.... how does it feel hanging that scraper 4 inches or so off the end of the tool rest???????

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Just the thought of that is scary!

Nice job, Chris. Now, don't you just want to go out and buy some hollow form tools?;)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Fantastic Chris!!!! I was thinking of giving that a go tonight or tomorrow myself! GREAT JOB. So.... how does it feel hanging that scraper 4 inches or so off the end of the tool rest???????

Does this Give you some idea?

[Frank Chaffee]

Awful purdy Chris.

I doubt you’ll be a wanna-be for long!;)

Frank

[Steve Ash]

Gotta hand it to you for taking the iniative to try something outside of your comfort zone and with no special tools. I'd say you did yourself proud Chris.

[John Miliunas]

Yeah, what Steve said! I think it's coming along real nice! :) Just another "to do" to add to my own list! :rolleyes: :) :cool:

[Bernie Weishapl]

Looks pretty good to me Christopher. Going to be a nice piece.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Fun aint it. I mean, to just go for it and try something new is exciting... and then to have a nice flowing curve all the way around and hollowed out... a sigh of relief and then satisfaction. Oh yea.

Nice job Chris.

Ernie

[Barry Stratton]

Does this Give you some idea?




ROTFLMASSO!!!! Good one. Thats kinda what I thought.

Hey, whats with the "hats"????

[John Hart]

Nice work Chris. Yep...hollowforms are addicting...no doubt. You've done real nice with that one. "Don't Fear the Scraper" ;) :)

[Mike Ramsey]

Very good job Chris! I see lots of cracks in the near future for you ;) .
But hope not...

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Very good job Chris! I see lots of cracks in the near future for you ;) .
But hope not... Near just got Now.:eek:

[Tom Sherman]

Christofer that is some kind of nice. I haven't tackled one like that my self either but getting closer all the time. Been hearing a wooshing sound coming from the area of my garage(shop) but the Dr said 6 more weeks off my feet. I think I might go crazy by then.