My latest segmented piece

[Bill Wyko]

Here's a pic of my latest piece. I'm still going to work on the finsh some more. This piece is for my wonderful sister-in-law. Even though she's going to school full time to be a nurse she always makes wonderful dinners every weekend for us and really goes the extra mile. My brother-in-law is my best friend as well and he makes BBQ! He has a Trager BBQ smoker and he makes the best slow cookin west of the Mississippi. So I figure she gets this vessel and he'll be getting a Humidor. Small price to pay for all the good food. The best part....I always get the leftovers.:D This vessel is made of Bocote, Curly Maple, Purple Heart and Chakta Kok. I hope you all like it. You all are very helpful in so many ways, thanks again. I'll add more pics tomorrow after I finsh the finsh.:o

[Bob Hallowell]

Bill, looks great! they keep getting better.

Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bill that is a beauty. I just wish I had the patience to do that.

[Mark Cothren]

Nice work, Bill! And a great report on your in-laws... I'm sure your sis-in-law will LOVE it!

[TYLER WOOD]

I just waiting for Bill to come out of the closet.

There is no way that is the work of a newby!!! COME CLEAN!! You've really been turning for years secretly, come out!!

Very nice work, my favorite yet, but the turquoise is very close.

[Bill Wyko]

LMAO.:D Closet turner:eek: I do have years and years of flat work experience plus i used to be a home builder too. I sure do love this turning stuff. I'll be working on a humidor off an on but my next project will be the one through the other. I still havent figured out the patterns on that one though. Thanks everyone for the compliments. It should look even better once i can finsh the finsh.:o

[mike fuson]

Absolutley beautiful Bill. I wonder how much time was spent on it before it was ready to be put on the lathe. Think of me when your eating those good vittles.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Bill, been away from the forum for a couple of weeks so must have missed a lot of nice stuff. You have sure improved. The vase looks really good - great color choices and I do like the form.

Lookin forward to your next piece!

[Mark Pruitt]

Bill, your turnings AND your family are all excellent!:)

[Nancy Laird]

LMAO.:D Closet turner:eek: I do have years and years of flat work experience plus i used to be a home builder too.:o

Somebody else said the f....... word on the turner's forum. Fie on you!! I guess I'm not the only miscreant.

Bill, that is a gorgeous piece and I have to agree with Tyler - that's too good for you to be a newbie---come clean!!

Nancy

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks again guys (and girls). I'm really itchin for a bigger lathe. Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to swing it.:o I'm really looking forward to trying something big.:D This one is 9-3/8 tall, 8 inches wide and about 3/16 thick. I almost turned the bottom off on this one too. If you hold it up to the light you can see light through the maple segments at the bottom.

[Jason Hallowell]

I got to see this piece in person a couple of hours ago, and I must say that it looks even better than the pictures show. Great job Bill!

[Bill Wyko]

Absolutley beautiful Bill. I wonder how much time was spent on it before it was ready to be put on the lathe. Think of me when your eating those good vittles. About 8 hours including waiting for the glue to dry. I will say it is time consuming.:(

[John Chandler]

Very nice work - I plan on trying segmented work at some point.

[Bill Wyko]

I got to see this piece in person a couple of hours ago, and I must say that it looks even better than the pictures show. Great job Bill!Thanks Jason. I'd like to see that Q-Stick box you're making too. If you like, come by the shop some time.

[Bill Wyko]

Very nice work - I plan on trying segmented work at some point.Thanks John. I know I'm a newbie but by all means if I can help you in any way please feel free to contact me.:o

[Dick Parr]

Very nice Bill, some day I hope to have them looking that good. Having just done my first one I know what you went through.

Outstanding job...;)

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks. It is quite messy and quite time consuming but worth it in the end. Thanks for the tip on the bowl sander extension too.

[Pete Jordan]

Keep goin Bill!

You better get a Mustard with the way you are goin!

[Travis Stinson]

Beautiful Bill! I can't wait to see where you're at a year from now. :D

[Jim Ketron]

Beautiful piece Bill!
Love the form on this one!

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks Jim, and everyone. I finally finshed with the finsh last night. Heres a pic of it done. The finsh is minwax tung oil then a pass trough the 3 wheel beal then 5 coats of deft clear coat, sanded to 1000 grit then buffed again on the beal.

[Brett Baldwin]

You're making some amazing stuff on that Mini Bill. Great piece.

[Bill Wyko]

Keep goin Bill!

You better get a Mustard with the way you are goin!Pete, I hate to sound stupid but...whats a mustard?:confused: