Ambrosia Maple Vase with Black Dyed Poplar Finial

[Bob Opsitos]

12-1/2" Overall
9" vase
3-1/2" max diameter

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I re-configured the finial from my last post. It's better but I'm still not 100% happy, plus the chunk of Poplar I used for the finial had a hidden bark inclusion that showed itself. I'll likely remake it at some point.

Finished with Watco Danish oil and buffed.

Thanks for looking
bob

[Mark Pruitt]

Bob, I like this finial better than the first one. How very sweet of that bark inclusion to show itself after you doing all that hard work, eh?:mad:

You say you're not 100% happy with it; if you're looking for feedback I think that the large bead near the top could be thinned down some more or even eliminated...but heck that's easy for me to say! You're doing something that I have yet to tackle myself!

All in all, a great job!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Bob! I like the colors, form, finish and the line at the foot of the vase. As far as the finial - it's better than anything I have ever made - but maybe Mark has a point of making it slightly thinner. Nice looking vase!

[Keith Burns]

Bob, that is a big improvement for sure !! The only refinement I'd make is thinning the intermediate stem a little. Great job !!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bob I like it. Way better. Beautiful job.

[Paul Engle]

Bob, looks like you are closing in on it... finals make me crazy , i can't decide on a shape and BAMMM , now you got shape.... not the one you ordered..Keep trying LOML says....some shapes elude us while other turners spin em out like they was cotton candy....:confused: . And boy do I hate to copy someone.....:o .

[Corey Hallagan]

Very nice piece Bob. I like the shape and the lid. Nice mix of materials too.

corey

[Dennis Peacock]

Yup, nice job on the turning. This finial is very improved. Most Excellent.

[John Hart]

Yep...I'd say that it is a nice improvement Bob. Leagues ahead of what I keep turning out. I gotta practice more on this.