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Brian McInturff
03-03-2007, 11:51 PM
Not sure what to call this. It's shaped sorta like a toadstool without the stem. The shape just didn't come out right as this was my first attempt at doing one and going through a 1" hole. No laser or captive system either and as you can tell I got awfully thin on the top half, less than 1/16". Not satisfied with the finish either. I started out with BLO and then ended up going to buffing compounds and wax. Should've waited and went with the Duravar or something a little more shiny, or something... Any way, it measures 6" tall and 9 1/2" diameter. The wife likes it and has flowers in it now. Oh well...
Brian

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Neal Addy
03-04-2007, 1:09 AM
Interesting design, Brian. Not sure what to call it either but I like it. Beautiful wood, too.
Ernie Kuhn
03-04-2007, 2:41 AM
Thin is "in". Wood is gorgeous. Reminds me of a "saucer". How about, "Beam me up, Scotty"?
Ernie
mike fuson
03-04-2007, 7:24 AM
Nice Brian, beautiful wood.
Since the wife has it, her opinion is the only one that matters:D
George Tokarev
03-04-2007, 8:12 AM
Treasure the turning. Though Moms love anything, spouses seem to do the opposite. If my wife likes it, I know I've really accomplished something.

Spalted wood seems to end up with enough surface irregularities after sanding that a shine is unattractive. I think you made a good choice on the finish, though that piece really seems farther gone than I would have chosen to hollow. Lacking the skill, and the motivation to treat for stiffening, I keep to firmer wood.

You know that spalted branches make great toadstools, right? Fungus in fungi as they say.
Bernie Weishapl
03-04-2007, 9:23 AM
I am with George. If the LOML likes it then I know I have made a gem. I really like the wood and it has a interesting shape. Nice job.
Steve Schlumpf
03-04-2007, 10:36 AM
Unique shape that deserves a name! Beautiful wood! We all learn as we go and like everyone else has stated - if the Wife likes it - good enough!
Tom Sherman
03-04-2007, 2:38 PM
Brian, that is a great form love the wood nice finish too.
John Chandler
03-04-2007, 10:27 PM
The wood is great looking and the shape is interesting. Maybe you could make a "family" of these of various sizes. Nice job.
Curt Fuller
03-04-2007, 10:40 PM
That's one of those shapes that defies all the rules about how things should be and still looks great and really catches your eye. Looks great to me anyway.