Pierced Cherry HF

[Travis Stinson]

I've been trying to get some things ready for the big Christmas show next weekend. Started on this one a couple weeks ago and worked on the piercing 15-20 minutes at a time, enough to drive you mad.:( Buffed it this morning while waiting on the peanut oil to heat up in my turkey fryer.:D
7 1/2" by 3", Antique oil finish.

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[Jim Ketron]

Beautiful piece Travis!
You do some awesome work and this piece shows off some great skills.

[Kurt Rosenzweig]

Beautiful detail Travis! Gonna have to try some piercing some day. You and Mark shoud be the main attractions at your Christmas shows.

[Mark Cothren]

You boiled this one in peanut oil??? That's a new one...;) :D

Excellent work! Great detail! The flat black on the inside really sets off the piercing!

[Andy Hoyt]

The mental image of happy hot dogs comes to mind.

I don't know why, but they do.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Travis, I don't know if you're CRAZY or just VERY TALENTED, but that is TRUE ARTISTRY in wood!

Enjoy your "Planter's Bird."

Bruce

[Jim Becker]

Ok...is there anything you CAN'T do??? :D Travis, outstanding!

[Mark Pruitt]

Another great piece! I can only imagine the patience it took.......

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Travis! You never cease to amaze!!

[Mark Hulette]

Travis,

Wow! Love that cherry!

Next time (:D ) you do a piercing piece please include a few pics on your prep work (nice alliteration- sorry).

Did ya count how many little holes?

[Karl Laustrup]

Travis, Travis, Travis.

Just about the time I think I've seen it all, POW there's Travis posting a pic of a most stunning work. Glad you didn't go completely bonkers cutting all them holes.

I can't see that frying it in peanut oil is going to improve on it's looks at all though. ;) :D

Karl

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Typically Stinson! Stunning as we have come to expect Travis!

Folks you gotta remember....those Southern Boys will deep fry anything...turkeys.....possum........HFs......I mean anything!:eek: :rolleyes: :D

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Another prize winner! You have a great skill there!:)

[Barry Stratton]

Amazing! Well done Travis.

I'm anxious to see it after the peanut oil bath as well:rolleyes:

[Ed Scolforo]

Travis, you just continue to amaze!

[Mark Singer]

travis,
That is a beauty!

[Travis Stinson]

Bruce, I'll vote for crazy.;) I swore I'd never do another one after I pierced a vase a year or so back. So I guess I'm good for only one of these a year. By the time I finished it, I can promise you that if I had somehow broken it, it WOULD have been used as fire starter for my turkey pot!:eek:

[Brad Kimbrell]

You guys are turning out some beautiful work and I'm over here trying to figure out how to chuck some of my stuff!

If I could ask a couple of questions....

1 - How do you do the piercing - layout or freehand on the shapes? I assume you use some sort of flex-shaft tool with a small cutter?

2 - Hand paint or spray inside with black paint? Before or after piercing?

That is one of the most beautiful forms I've seen in my short turning life...

Nice work!

[Travis Stinson]

Thanks Brad. I cut a thin line for the borders and free handed the openings. "IF" I did this more often, I would get one of those high speed cutters or dental drills. I used a Dremel with carbide cutters.:o
I spray painted the inside flat black before I pierced it.

[Brad Kimbrell]

Thanks Travis.

Hey, I took a gander at your web site and now I see why you were so capable of doing such a nice job on this particular piece - Your work is awesome!

I love the way that you incorporate blackwood collars and bases on some of your work - it creates a very nice contrast with the beautiful woods that you use.

I received the good news that a turning club is starting up here in Lexington very soon. Also, some of the old timers are giving classes in the near future. I didn't even know that we had any old timer turners around here!

I'll post some of the things that I've turned this week when I get time to make the pics this weekend.

I'll be watching for your next piece - keep up the good work!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful and stunning Travis. Don't know what else to say. That is some awesome work.

[John Miliunas]

Wow, Travis! Gonna' be real hard to add to what's already been said! That is one beautiful piece, my friend! :) I certainly understand the skill involved but, I'm thinking that maybe the skill took a back seat to the patience in doing the piercing! Wonderful work, Travis! :) :cool:

[Dennis Peacock]

Yet another beauty there Travis.!!! Awsome work and excellently done. Here's wishing you the best on the up and coming show.

[Jonathon Spafford]

Awesome Awesome work!!! You are the best!!!!! Really an incredible piece of work!

[Pat Doble]

Absolutely beautiful piece Travis. You do incredible work.

[John Hart]

Man that's pretty. My problem would be the patience part. I'd end up slipping and joining two holes...then throwing it as far as I could.:o

The form is awesome.....the whole piece is awesome. Good luck at the show Travis! :)

[Brian McInturff]

Travis, so when is your next class :D . Your work is just totally awesome. You definitely have the gift.