mahogany HF vase

[Mark Pruitt]

This lil' fella was fun to turn. It was my first successful end-grain HF. About 2.75" dia. by 3.25" tall; walls just under 1/8". BLO'd. I used my texturing tool and wire burner for the accent. The opening is a little bigger than I would have liked, but the Midi Hollowmaster seemed to have too much mass to it to allow for a much smaller opening. Kinda squatty, but maybe not too awful for a first.

Thanks for looking.

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[Mark Cothren]

Looks pretty sweet to me, Mark! Agreed about the opening size, but it's still a dandy! I like the texturing.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice little vase Mark! At first glance I thought it was a segmented turning - the texturing really stands out. Nice work!

[Mike Ramsey]

I like the texture, I also like Big Mouth Vases, Good job!

[Jim Becker]

I think you did a great job on this, Mark, and the form is somewhat a classic vase type. Nice!

[Keith Burns]

Very nice piece Mark !!! The texturing really sets it off. Great job!:) :)

[John Hart]

I think it's great Mark! Nope, not too squatty. Looks like the top and bottom are the right proportions for that "minimum ratio" thing.:) (I even took your pic and embedded it in a CAD program then measured it, because I don't trust my eyes, and because I have too much time on my hands.)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Mark, this is terrible!!! you need to send it to me quickly and I'll put it in a glass cabnet to display it. It will demonstrate how never to turn a vase. I'll keep it there for twenty years or so that way I will never forget what not to do.:eek: :eek: :eek: Make sure you don't sign it that way no one will ever know it was yours.










he...he...he...:D :p

[Ron Sardo]

Looks good to me Mark, I like it!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beauty Mark. Nice form and finish. Nice job.

[Christopher Hunter]

My wife always tells me that size matters...
even in turning-- the bigger the better, But like most guys I think she's crazy... and this HF proves it ---
Great Job --
Love the texturning--
--Chris

[Scott Donley]

Really nice Mark, I think you can say you got all aspects just right ;)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

My wife always tells me that size matters...
even in turning-- the bigger the better, But like most guys I think she's crazy... and this HF proves it ---
Great Job --
Love the texturning--
--ChrisChris, this is a great time to agree with her...There is always a bigger lathe!:eek:

[Christopher Hunter]

:cool: yea, but if I agree with her this time , she will expect that every time!!!!:eek:

[Jim Ketron]

Awesome Piece Mark!
Beautiful Job!