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Mark Cothren
08-04-2007, 12:40 PM
This is a piece of Sycamore that I intended to use for a bowl, but when I got to the top and saw the marks/color I decided to just do a hollow form instead. Hated to turn all that away... it ended up 10" wide and 5-1/2" tall. Buffed wipe-on poly is the finish. Comments/critiques/opinions/suggestions are welcomed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/SycamoreHF01-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/SycamoreHF03-1.jpg
Neal Addy
08-04-2007, 12:45 PM
That's beautiful, Mark. The opening beckons you to peer inside.
Bill Wyko
08-04-2007, 12:51 PM
Top notch Mark. Nice job.:)
Gary Garmar
08-04-2007, 1:05 PM
Mark, is there a collar on this vessel? Also, what hollowing rig are you using? BTW, excellent turning!!!!!
Ed Scolforo
08-04-2007, 1:11 PM
Another beauty, Mark. I like the collar detail.
Bernie Weishapl
08-04-2007, 1:19 PM
Beautiful Mark. Love the form and finish on it. Very well done.
Jim Becker
08-04-2007, 2:12 PM
Very nice work, Mark. I think you made the right decision to go with a HF instead of a bowl for this piece of wood!
Nancy Laird
08-04-2007, 2:56 PM
That's beautiful, Mark. I really like this one. Is that a collar on it or is it burned around the opening?

Nancy
Mark Cothren
08-04-2007, 3:17 PM
Thanks all... that "collar" is just a burned rim...

Gary, I use a homemade Jamieson type rig with Scorpion bars.
Steve Schlumpf
08-04-2007, 6:02 PM
Very pretty wood Mark! Love the form, colors and finish! Great work as always!
Ernie Nyvall
08-05-2007, 8:54 AM
Beautiful job Mark. That sycamore is a bit darker than I woulda thought. That's a nice color.
Tom Sherman
08-05-2007, 10:10 AM
I like it too Mark, very cool.
Mike Vickery
08-05-2007, 10:47 AM
Very nice piece Mark. I haev to get out of my bowl rut and try some hollow forms, you guys are killing me.
Mike A. Smith
08-05-2007, 6:08 PM
Really great Mark, I always like your stuff. The rim treatment is a nice touch.
Ken Fitzgerald
08-05-2007, 7:33 PM
Very nice Mark! I like that burned rim. What type of a pyto unit do you use?
Keith Burns
08-06-2007, 2:16 PM
Mark, excellent form and finish, a real stunner !!
Paul Engle
08-06-2007, 3:11 PM
Oh yea .... very nice Mark. exquisite shape for sure .:D
Mark Cothren
08-06-2007, 9:55 PM
What type of a pyto unit do you use?

Just a homemade job...
Dennis Peacock
08-07-2007, 1:01 AM
Another beautiful Cothren HF. Nice detail on the collar. I like it!!! :D