Ambrosia Maple HF

[Keith Burns]

Yes, it does have the dimpled rim and the inside of the lid is dimpled as well. The HF measures 6" dia. x 4-5/8" tall. Walls are 1/8". With the lid and finial the height is 8-1/2". The lid and finial are dyed Walnut. Honestly, I don't know if I like the lid and finial and would like your honest thoughts. My apologies for the poor photos. Think it's getting close to replacement time. Thanks for looking.

[Mark Pruitt]

Keith, I really like the form and I like the shape and size of the finial. I'm wondering if padauk might have given you something closer to what you were wanting? But then I think this is the second time today that I have mentioned padauk as an alternative species for a lid with finial, so maybe I'm drinking too much of the wrong flavor of coffee.:rolleyes:

BTW, I like the dimple treatment too.

[John Chandler]

I like the color contrast and the dimpled effect. How did you make the dimples? Good work.

[Neal Addy]

Outstanding work, Keith! :cool:

This has been really fun to study (being one of my favorite types to turn). I like many of the elements you've incorporated.

The subtle rise at the rim of the bowl really fits well. These can be so easily overdone. I think this one works so well because the soft shoulder of the bowl flows easily into it. The whole effect is very pleasing to the eye. I also find the recess for the lid interesting. It sure gives you a smooth transition into the lid.

I like the finial. It's unique and the proportions are spot-on. Teardrop shapes are my personal favorite. At first glance my initial thought was "there's no base!" (like we're use to seeing) but the more I look at it the more I like it. It adds an additional level of delicacy that is very pleasing.

Sorry so long winded. I'll shut up now and just say: Beautiful!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Keith that is a beauty. Wonderful work on it. I like the form and finish. By the way the wife just walked by and said keep the finial. She says it makes it look elegant. So there you have it.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Another beauty Keith! I like the finial.

[Dennis Peacock]

That's awsome Keith and the finial is a beautiful form and perfect touch to this piece. Congrats on a HF and finial well done. :cool:

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Keith!

I see I have a lot to learn about form but with examples like yours it shouldn't take me to long. Great finial, very delicate form - something for me to work towards!

[Jonathon Spafford]

Love it!!! I like this dimpling groove you are in... adds character!

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Very nice, Kieth. The finial is (thanks Steve for the correct word) very delicate and tops the HF nicely.

Bruce

[Jonathon Spafford]

If you want a small teeny critique than highlight this post... I didn't notice it at first and maybe it is just me, but if you made the lid with a rounded lip that came over the mouth of the vessel it might have provided a better break in line flow than going flush! Again it might just be me!

If you don't want a smal teeny critique than ignore this :D

[Kurt Rosenzweig]

I love it Keith! Absolutely nail this one. I just bought my first skew and am gonna be giving that finial stuff a try. :D

[Frank Kobilsek]

Keith
I like it and nice variation on the dimple motif.
Frank

[John Hart]

Neal took the words right out of my fingertips. The little things you did made this piece unique, and nicely so.

[Rich Stewart]

That's a great looking HF. I like the finial. I have tried to make a couple and I always kill the detail with sandpaper. How do you keep the sharpness? Great piece.

Rich

[Keith Burns]

I like the color contrast and the dimpled effect. How did you make the dimples? Good work.

Thanks John. I use a Dremal tool with a small round burr to make the dimples. No pattern, just randomly placed.

[Keith Burns]

That's a great looking HF. I like the finial. I have tried to make a couple and I always kill the detail with sandpaper. How do you keep the sharpness? Great piece.

Rich

Thanks Rich. Finials, among other things are difficult for me. I use a combination of a skewigouge and a 1/4" round skew. Cindy Drozda has a very good CD on doing them. The big thing I have found out is that sandpaper is your enemy. The other thing is that you take very light cuts. On small details I start sanding, very lightly at 320 grit. On the bigger portions I may start at 240 if needed. I doesn't take much to totally change the form.

[Tom Sherman]

Keith that is an awsome piece, I like the finial.

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Piece Keith!
Love the details and great job on the finial!

[Ernie Nyvall]

That's a nice one Keith. Good job on the finial and lid.

[Barry Stratton]

I LIKE IT! Form ,finial, finish, fit are all great. The dimples under the lid are a nice touch as well.

[Bob Hallowell]

Keith,
I think it is outstanding. I would change a thing.

Bob

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Awesome Keith!:)

[Corey Hallagan]

Very nice Keith!

Corey