No Foot Bradford Pear HF

[Jim Ketron]

I have had the Idea making one of these for a while, finally got around to doing it. I'm pleased with the form on this piece, but not so much with the stand, hope to make a new one for this one soon.
This piece was so much fun I think I will work on a series of these, and maybe incorporate a few more Ideas I have.
Bradford Pear.
Measures 10" tall X 4 1/2" wide.
Antique oil, buffed.

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[Nancy Laird]

Jim, this piece is just stunning! The stand is fine too, IMHO. Don't change a thing.

Nancy

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Beautiful piece Jim.....form, finish and wood! Beautiful!

[Rich Souchek]

Jim,
That form looks like fun to turn the outside, and a bi5tch to hollow.
And it sure is pretty, especially laying down on its side.
You might make a simple stand for it horizontally, so it dows not roll around.
Rich s.

[mike fuson]

You Da man Jim
What a beautiful piece. What is the stand made of? Also wouldn't care to know the metod you used to mount it (face plate, chuck) Looks like to me when you part it off there would have to be hand sanding invoved:confused: I'm trying to learn.

[Joash Boyton]

LOVE IT!!! the stand suits it in my opinion.

How did you do the "base"?? what methods were used? I've seen these in some of the Perth Galleries, but never thought of making one...till now:D

Great work!!
Joash

[Barry Stratton]

Great idea and finished piece Jim! The incorporation, of metal in, your work, is absolutely, stunning.

And don't be surprised if Nosler or Speer give you a call......:D

[John Hart]

"Elegant" comes to mind. Just beautiful Jim!

[Travis Stinson]

Outstanding! I think a stand to display it tilted on it's side would look awesome also. :cool:

[Mark Pruitt]

Jim, first of all, great HF and kudos on the creativity! Also I like Travis' idea of a stand to hold it horizontally. Now let me offer an edgy idea. How about a stand in the shape of a person holding the vessel sideways as if pouring from it? Dunno...that might be more trouble than you want to go through; the trick would be to ensure that the vessel itself remains the primary object of attention. Just thinking out loud. Again, great piece!

[Fred LeBail]

Jim , Very beautiful form and wood !! I was wondering when you were going to incorperate you welding skills in the finished peice not just in the tooling.
Again , very nice peice.

[Robert McGowen]

Excellent piece! I also noticed that the photography skills are way up there also. Nice presentation.

[John Miliunas]

Outstanding, Travis! Truly an object de' art! :) FWIW, I think the stand is just fine. Sincerely, a unique and beautiful piece. :) :cool:

[Andy Hoyt]

Outstanding, Travis! Truly an object de' art! :) FWIW, I think the stand is just fine. Sincerely, a unique and beautiful piece. :) :cool: In keeping with this new SMC tradition, allow me to say:

Excellent work, Ken. You're getting better and better every day.

[Ron Chamberlin]

JIm, that is just terrific!

[Harvey M. Taylor]

You made the stand too? WOW. I will never catch up.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Jim that is awesome. I love the wood and form. The stand well there isn't a thing wrong that I can see. Superb job.

[Mark Cothren]

Jim, your work just keeps getting better and better... love the creative thinking on this one. Keep 'em comin'!!!!!!

John, John, John... :D :D :D

[Steve Schlumpf]

Great concept Jim! Both pieces work well together. Looking forward to seeing what you have in mind for a series. I do like your work!

[Keith Burns]

Fred, sorry I mean Jim, you have done an exceptional job of turning with this piece. Great job:) :)

[Jim Becker]

OUTSTANDING, Jim!! Do continue the "series"...it's a great form and a nice way to do some mixed media.

[Joyce Baldauf]

There are only two things I can say about this HF besides WOW!: I wish it were mine and you didn't tell us poor earthlings how you did the this remarkable piece.

[Glenn Hodges]

Jim, you have made a fine example of perfection, thanks for letting me see it.

[Dario Octaviano]

I would prefer another stand. The current one will probably damage the finish too in a little while.

I like the idea of displaying it on its side or tilted.

BTW, AWESOME piece!!!

[Jeff Moffett]

Very cool shape, Jim. Let me know when you start offering classes. ;)

[Bill Wyko]

I know I haven't been around long but in my book Jim, you're the king of hollowforms. That piece is beautiful in every way. Great job.:D

[Jonathon Spafford]

Cool piece... Kinda reminds me of Trent Bosche's stuff. I personally like the stand, but I also wonder if you would have a problem with the piece being damaged by the stand eventually. You really did an amazing job!

[Mark Patoka]

Very nice and inspiring. Reminds me of a plumb bob.

[Bill Wyko]

Hey Jim. Not trying to hijack your post but I was wondering how are you setting up your background for your pictures? That really shows off your work nicely.

[Tom Sherman]

Jim I really like this Bradford pear you've made it look marvelous. I have had some thoughts about making metal stands also looks like I may have to work one out. Great job.

[Jim Ketron]

Thanks all for the nice comments!
This stand was purchased, I have a show/contest coming up on the 10th and I don't have the time to make one right at this moment and I'm trying to get a few more pieces finished for it. But I will be making my own stand for this one later and for the others that I plan to do.
Yes it has the potential for causing damage to the piece I have a plan for that when I make the homemade ones, as long as it sits in the stand and is not taken in and out often I think it will be ok for now.
This hollow form was turned just like any other one I do, I turned away the tenon to create the tip of the cone. The Vac chuck comes in real handy for pieces like this, but it can be done using other methods.

[Pete Jordan]

That is treemendous Jim!

I really look forward to the series!

[Dick Parr]

Very nice Jim, that is a super form and I love the wood and grain.

Job well done.;)