Katrina 3 HF

[Travis Stinson]

My 3rd hollow form from a Pear downed during Katrina last year. This one has only a single pith through the center. 7" tall by 8" diameter, buffed Watco finish.

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[Bernie Weishapl]

Ding Dang Dong Travis I really like that one. That is one beautiful. Nice work.

[Andy Hoyt]

Nice one Travis. Better than nice. Better than that too.

[Vaughn McMillan]

I'm still in awe every time I see one of these pieces...I don't see how you got it to hold together while turning. Beautiful work, Travis. Purdy stuff.

[Dennis Peacock]

Very, very nice Travis..!!!!!!!! Simply beautiful.

[Terry Quiram]

Thats a real beauty. I am impressed that the bark held together.

Terry

[Raymond Overman]

Very nice Travis. Are you doing anything to stabalize the bark on the side of the piece?

[Travis Stinson]

Raymond, some thin CA as I was hollowing, then a good soaking of Watco after finishing. The pucker factor was highest on this one when buffing.;)

[Mark Pruitt]

Another beautifully done HF! Thanks for posting it!

Mark

[Bob Opsitos]

Travis did you sand the inside? It looks open enough that the inside is readily visible.

If you didn't sand the inside was it scraped or is the finish "off the hollowing tool"? If it's directly off the tool how smooth is the finish? I don't yet have enough time with my hollowing tool to accept the finish it leaves if it's visible or touchable.

thanks
bob

[Frank Kobilsek]

Shazam! Travis that's a keeper. Preserving the bark across the side opening; was that planned before you started turning or a 'design opportunity'. You got a gift.
Frank

[Gary DeWitt]

Just beautiful, Travis!

[John Szarek]

FANTASTIC! That is beautiful!

I want to know how you made the inside so smooth!

[Lars Thomas]

Impressive piece of work. What are the deminsions. I love the finish. Lars

[Travis Stinson]

Thanks everyone.
Bob, I used a tear drop scraper on my boring bar to finish up the inside. I didn't want to chance knocking off the bark rim, so I didn't sand the inside.
Frank, I knew I would have a void in the side, but the ridges were a "design opportunity". I had to go real easy around them.;)

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[Pete Jordan]

Travis,

I am just going to start hollow forms. I just bought the Oneway system and will hook it up soon. Do you have any video of you working available on the web or for sale. I am just in awe of your talent and would love to see it being created.

[Travis Stinson]

Alright Pete! You're going to love it.:D
No videos, just a couple short clips on my website listed in my profile.

[Pete Jordan]

Thanks Travis!

I think you could make some good tool money if you made a video!

[Barry Stratton]

You raise that bar higher and higher with every piece...... Beautiful Travis!!!

[Keith Burns]

I have determined that that bar you keep raising is now out of my reach !! Great piece:) :)

[Travis White]

Very nice! How slow do you turn somthing like that?

[Myrel Willeford]

:eek: I have seen many of your other HF's, I like this one the best. Just looking at it gave me the chills. One day I hope to make something half as beutful. :rolleyes:

[Christopher K. Hartley]

What can be said that hasn't already be said? Super Job Travis!:)