We made it now what is it ?

[Jim King]

Now that we made it we dont know what to call it. The sizes are 46 inches tall. Bowl dia. Is 10 inches, the inside out turning base is 7 ½ inches in dia..

In total 9 different pieces of wood. We were looking for something new to try so decided on the inside out turning and added from there to end up with what ever it is. Wally , the man from England that works with us glued it up and we used hose clamps also for security and our apprentice turner in the photo did the turning and finishing. Three full days of work after the last inside out turning glue up.

The wood is Red Dalmation.

[Andy Hoyt]

Looks like a newel post to me

[Brian McInturff]

That there is one of the largest candle holders I've seen. It illuminates from the openings on the side and gives different hues from the wood correct? Nice Piece!!

[donnie wood]

That is a baby raddle for a realy bigggg baby.

[Gary Herrmann]

A wooden form for a WWI German helmet?

[Brett Baldwin]

Halloween is coming up, it could be the fanciest candy bowl ever!

Actually, for some reason, it made me think of a collection plate at a church. Don't ask me why since I don't go to church but that is what popped into my head. Of course it will have to be a really nice church or nobody will pay any attention to the preacher because they are ogling the bowl stand.
Hey, maybe that's what you can call it, bowl stand or bowl-on-stand or something like that.

[Mike Vickery]

I would call it Fred.

[Mark Pruitt]

Whatever you call it, I would definitely get it inside before a dog mistakes it for a fire hydrant!:D :D :D

[John Timberlake]

Looks like something that Vlad the Impaler would have liked.

[Jim Underwood]

A really big bonker...

[Bill Boehme]

A really fancy garden dibble that can be used while standing.

Bill

[Corey Hallagan]

I don't know but I wouldn't want to accidently sit on it.... YOWZA!!!

Corey

[Don Baer]

Looks like the knight for a realy large chess set, now where are the rest of the pieces..:rolleyes:

[Bernie Weishapl]

Looks cool whatever it may be.

[Bill Boehme]

An "obélisque" (Monument). If you say it in French, then the name of an art object will sound more authoratative.

Bill

[Guy Germaine]

Add a long handle and a spout, and you have one of the prettiest antique water pumps ever made. :D

[Keel McDonald]

Fire hydrant cover?

[Art Mulder]

If the top comes off, I'd say it looks a bit like a baptismal font.

However you would first need to add a larger/heavier base to it. It is too top heavy for stability.

[Chuck Saunders]

The correct answer is Chess Piece, because that allows for more to be made thus requiring more shop time. Looks great!
Chuck

[Frank Fusco]

I would say your 'apprentice' turner is putting a lot of us so-called experienced turners to shame. He could come to the U.S. and go on the demo circuit. I don't know what to call it either. Maybe you could put a real tiny Muslim inside for call to prayers. ;)

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Looking at it, Jim, It reminds me of something you would see in the orient. If you can fit one in, an oriental brass temple bell just might do the trick.

Bruce

[Jim King]

Thanks for all the suggestions but the wife took it and it is now in the corner of the living room as a candy dish so I dont have to worry about it. It was a lot of fun. This photo will show you what it looked like on the lathe. Sounded like an airplane and blew wind like a propeller. The wind from it dried up the beads of sweat from fear. Next one will have six sides.