Silver Maple Pitcher

[Jim Ketron]

Been wanting to try one of these for a while.
So the other day I actually had some turning time!
I went to my wood pile outside and grabbed a piece of Silver Maple from the tree loaded with Ambrosia markings that I got back this summer. This piece has maybe one or two small blobs of the markings but had some nice spalting on one end and some nice curl.
It is 14 3/4 Tall X 6 3/4 wide.
Buffed Antique oil finish.
Critiques Welcomed!

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http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/SMP2.jpg

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[Steve Schlumpf]

Outstanding Jim! Beautiful form, wood and finish! I seriously like the form - it really flows! Very, very nice work!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I like that form Jim! Somewhat organic....reminds me of a rain drop trying to release itself from a leaf.....at the moment of release....Does it hold water?

Beautifully done!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful Jim. I like the form and finish. The form just flows for me.

[Barry Stratton]

Spectacular Jim!!! :eek: :eek:

I sincerely hope you are starting a "series" of these as I can't wait to see how you handle the next few.

And the size, and wall thickness:eek: Can you say "Cover Shot"!

[John Hart]

Beautiful piece Jim! The form is awesome! That wood is striking too.:)

[Adam Howard]

Excellent work, Jim. I really like it!

How do you guys keep turning out such beauties?

[Travis Stinson]

Awesome piece Jim! I love the graceful form. Beautiful finish also! :cool:

[Joash Boyton]

Beautifull piece!! Very nice! I love the shape, and the finish, oh and the photography, and while I'm at it I also love the grain, and the....:D:D

How far have you hollowed it out? Did you hollow it from the base? How thin is it?

"Gr8 lookin peace u gut thar":D:D

Joash

[Jim Dunn]

Very nice indeed. I like the spalting that tree shows.

[Jeff Myers]

Outstanding Jim!! Really like the form and the wood is spectacular.

[Mike Ramsey]

That is a great piece! Love the form...

[Keith Burns]

Jim, the form is excellent, the finish is perfect. Great job:) :)

[Ed Scolforo]

Awesome, Jim! The form is pleasing to look at and the wood is stunning. Nice work!
Ed

[Kurt Rosenzweig]

You nailed this one Jim!

[Ted Calver]

Very VERY NICE!!

[Christopher Hunter]

Simply put..
STUNNING PIECE
Love the form
now make one for me
--Chris

[Loy Hawes]

Good looking piece Jim! Nice pictures too.

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful, Jim! Nice form and a great piece of material for it!

[Tom Sherman]

Very cool Jim

[Mark Pruitt]

Wow...how did I miss seeing this before now? Great piece! You nailed the form spot on!

[Mark Cothren]

Sleek, slim and slick! A beautiful piece of wood and a great turning!!!!

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Simply BEAUTIFUL, Jim!

Bruce

[Jeff Cybulski]

Great piece Jim!

[Jim King]

It is obviously a very nice piece but what got my attention is the simple angle cut at the top to make a pitcher spout. So simple but so nice.

[Bill Wyko]

Awsome peice! I'm still learning so please don't mind the stupid question. What tool did you use to hollow it out? It flows very nicely. Awsome finsh as well.

[Gary Herrmann]

That's a great piece, Jim. To be redundant, beautiful form.

[George Morris]

Great form , and finish that is awesome!!!

[Jim Ketron]

Awsome peice! I'm still learning so please don't mind the stupid question. What tool did you use to hollow it out? It flows very nicely. Awsome finsh as well.

I used My homemade hollowing rig.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Hollowingrig2.jpg

[Jim Ketron]

Beautifull piece!! Very nice! I love the shape, and the finish, oh and the photography, and while I'm at it I also love the grain, and the....:D:D

How far have you hollowed it out? Did you hollow it from the base? How thin is it?

"Gr8 lookin peace u gut thar":D:D

Joash

Joash it is completely hollowed out.
The spout is the thickest part of the turning with it being spalted and borderline punky I left this part a little thicker, and its just under 1/4" the rest of the form is just slightly thinner.
As for how I hollowed it out, I will let you be the judge.
Here is the bottom.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/SMPbottom.jpg

[Curt Fuller]

That's one of your best pieces I've seen Jim. It's sort of a unique shape that you don't see turned very often, especially in that size. It really has a nice flowing curve to it and the angle of the top opening really sets it off. I'm curious, did you cut the top angle before or after turning?

[John Hart]

And you even took the time to texture the foot. Sheesh. That's awesome Jim.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Jim this is wonderful! I love the lines and natural flow of the form and your wood choice really makes it. Great Job!:)

[Pat Doble]

That is absolutely gorgeous. Form and angle of spout work perfectly together.
Outstanding job Jim.

[Bill Wyko]

I used My homemade hollowing rig.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Hollowingrig2.jpg
Probably another dumb question but how does that work if you don't mind my asking?

[Jim Ketron]

I will start a new thread for this Bill!
That way it will be easy to find if someone else is looking for the same answer

[Jim Ketron]

That's one of your best pieces I've seen Jim. It's sort of a unique shape that you don't see turned very often, especially in that size. It really has a nice flowing curve to it and the angle of the top opening really sets it off. I'm curious, did you cut the top angle before or after turning?
Thanks Curt! I cut the top after turning
And I would like to thank all of you for the nice complements!