Ash Hollow Form

[Mike Ramsey]

This is my first attempt at a hollow form with collar & finial. Turned this
back in Sept. The collar & finial are Mesquite, it was the darkest wood
I had at the time, wish it had been darker for more contrast between the
Ash. Be cruel if you like, I can handle it.

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[Ken Fitzgerald]

How can you be cruel to someone recovering from surgery?

Besides......That's a beauty Mike! We wouldn't expect anything else from you! Well done!

I agree a darker wood would have provided more contrast but there's nothing wrong with what you've got!

[John Timberlake]

Great job. Sometimes less contrast can be better and I think this is one of those cases. Love it, particularly the shape of the hollow form.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nothing wrong with this hollow form! Beautful wood, form and finish! I have to admit that I was surprised when you removed the finial - looked to me like it would have been attached at the collar and been one piece.

Nice work!

[Keith Burns]

Mike, you did a great job on this, especially for your first. The only thing I can be cruel about is the finial which could be a little more delicate (IMHO). Overall it is a great piece, very appealling, ya done good:) :)

[Mike Ramsey]

I totally agree that the Finial is a bit Fat. The second one I turned
was quite a bit more streamlined. I had planned on changing the finial
on this one but before I could do it it was taken by a member of my turning
club in an exchange and wouldn't let me change it!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

That Ken is just an old softie! He wouldn't be acting like that if Andy was around. Well, I don't have any sympathy for you. Hospital or no, anyone who can produce something like this has got to be 100% and if you anrn't, don't tell us. Let us have a little bit of dignity. :mad:







Oh darn, it really is great work and I like it too!!:)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Mike that is a beauty. I really like it. I think a walnut, purpleheart, paduck or something would have been better. I like contrasting woods.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

I really don't know what to say.

Things that come to mind are:

Wonderful

Beautiful

Creative

Super

and a whole bunch of other positive words!

Bruce

[Pat Doble]

I'm with John. On this piece I think the lesser amount of contrast works better. Great job - beautiful piece.

[Bob Hallowell]

Mike, I like everything about it very nice.

Bob

[Mark Pruitt]

Excellent job Mike! I like it a lot!

[Mike Ramsey]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

[Jim Ketron]

Beautiful Hollow Form Mike!
I like the finials shape and design, I agree it might need to be a little less bulky, but you did a mighty fine job on it!
The Collar might be a little tall for my taste, and I think it would look better without the transition at the top and the finial just setting down inside the collar and continuing the slope of the collar to tie in the finial, but thats a matter of opinion!
The Hollow Form shape and design looks great and the piece of wood you used has some nice figure!
Overall A great Piece Mike!
Keep em coming!