Natural egde Maple Vase

[Bob Hallowell]

This is a piece of what I believe to be sugar maple, I cut a couple weeks ago. Hollowing this long of a peice was a new experience for me. I wasn't sure on how to sand the inside as I didn't want to stick my hand in there with the natural edge. My wife came up with the idea to put a sanding disc holder in my Monster and sand with that and it worked well.

the vase is 11" by 5 1/2" finished with antique oil and beall buffed. As awlays critques are welcomed. I should also add that the finish is much Glossier in person than the pictures show.


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[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice vase Bob! Really like the grain patterns and the contrast between heartwood/sapwood. Looks like your wife came up with a great idea of how to sand! Nice work!

Also noticed you have a steady rest. Am in the process of figuring out how to make my own and if you have the time I would appreciate a photo or 2 showing the rest. Thanks.

[Mark Cothren]

Good stuff, Bob - I like that a lot!

[Mark Pruitt]

That's gorgeous, Bob! Great idea with the sanding too.

[Bob Hallowell]

Thanks Mark and Mark

Steve- It is very easy to make Mine is just plywood, rollerblade wheels and t-track. if you have any questions just pm me.

Bob

[Tom Sherman]

Nice vase Bob must have been a real challenge to work on something that deep.

[Jim Becker]

Oooh! I like, Bob! Great orientation for that vase...the perfect form for this particular piece of wood.

[Travis Stinson]

Oh yeah! I like that Bob! Love the coloring, reminds me of a nice big fudge-topped ice cream cone. :D

[Keith Burns]

Bob, when I opened your post all I could see was the top edge. Then I scrooled down and was pleasantly suprised. A difficult form and you did a great job with it !!!

[Pete Jordan]

It is like three separate pieces and they are all great!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bob you did a great job on that one. I really like the form on it. It is a beauty.

[Jonathon Spafford]

Absolutely gorgeous... that wood is really beautiful! Has nice coloring... and of course, the natural edge is just awesome! Great work!

[Ken LaSota]

Great job Bob. That had to be intersting going in that deep.
Ken

[Patrick Taylor]

Nice work.. I really like the contrasting colors and the NE provides great definition to the rim. :)

[Bill Wyko]

Bob Thats one heck of a nice job. I really like the way you created your sanding apparatus. I may have to steal that idea. And your steady is a great idea too. Great ideas all the way around.

[Bob Hallowell]

Thanks for all the kind words guys, This is one of the peices I am most proud of. Up until now I have tried to emulate others forms (which I will still do as I like those forms) But I had this form in my head and went through my stash and found the right peice for it and it came out just as it was in my head.

Bob