My first Hollow Form!

[Bob Hallowell]

I broke out the new monster tool I got this weekend and made my first Hf. Hollowing was alot of work but it was fun. I turned it to a tad of 1/4" and it is green but not real wet. I got the chunk of wood from Bill Grumbine when I visited him.

Please be Honest with your critiques I think it should of have a smaller foot and maybe the transition should of been bigger but all in all I like it. I should say that some of the hole has there naturaly

I also inclued a new emperor pen I made last week. It's black stabilized box elder burl.

Bob

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Bob.....I like it! What's the finish?

Excellent 1st HF. I hope I do as well with my new Jamieson when I get to it!

[Bob Hallowell]

Ken,
Thanks, It's minwax antique oil put on yesterday and buffed today.

Bob

[Randy Privett]

Looks really good Bob. Keep it up.

Randy

[Neal Addy]

Great job, Bob! That's a very nice job for a first or any.

Ya know... once you're bit by HF's there is no cure.

[Dave Carey]

i think it's beautiful and would be happy to make anything resembling it!

[Johnathan Bussom]

Bob,
although I have never turned any HF's your bowl looks super great to me, if it happens not to please you just send here and I'll look after it!

Now the pen, yep I have turned pens but not fountain pens or any of the fancy woods, I like it!

John

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bob that looks mighty fine to me. Beautiful job. Looks like you got the Monster tool setup. Can't wait to get to mine. I was going to go out and turn something with mine but was the guest of honor at my birthday party. The LOML thought I should be there. So will try some time this week or maybe this coming weekend.

[John Hart]

I feel like a lesser human every day. Thanks a lot Bob!:D

Very nice looking piece......1st or 50th.

[Doug M Jones]

The hollowform is very nice. What pen kit did you use? It is really sharp!

[Bob Hallowell]

Thanks, All

Doug it was the new emperor kit from csusa.

Randy Your monster tool works great I need more practice it took me awhile to hollow it out. I have to figure out when to use what cutter and so forth.

Berine you will love yours

John I have seen your stuff. I got aways to go before I catch up with you.

Bob

[Dale Gregory]

Bob, looks great! Nice job on the opening, like the natural look. Keep them coming!

Dale

[Steve Schlumpf]

Bob - really like your HF. Great form, grain and finish! Couldn't ask for anything better in a HF! Pen is amazing!! Love the color contrast between the black wood and the gold! Really nice work!

[Mark Pruitt]

Congrats, Bob! Excellent HF. The foot is "just right." Really like the pen too.:)

[John Miliunas]

Great job on the HF, Bob and, had you not said it, I'd have never guessed it's a first effort! :) Beautiful pen, too! :) :cool:

[Bill Grumbine]

Very nice Bob, and that wood... What more can I say? :D I can say my first hollow form did not look anything close to that good.

Bill

[Tom Sherman]

Bob in case you haven't heard it yet, that's a nice HF.

[Keith Burns]

Bob, surperb HF, especially for your first ! Can't wait tosee more !! Great pen as well.:) :)

[Doug M Jones]

I love the pen but as a beginner, I will stay away from the big ticket pen kits for a while. That would be a pretty special gift for someone.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Beautiful work there Bob, I'd say your headed for the HF gathering!:)