ok you asked for it

[Chris Rolke]

i was told to post some new pieces off of the new lathe

the first piece up was started on the old 1236

finished up on the 1642
http://rolke.dyndns.org/gallery/albums/forsale/DSC08082.sized.jpg

nice piece of ambrosia maple hollow form

http://rolke.dyndns.org/gallery/albums/forsale/DSC08087.sized.jpg

http://rolke.dyndns.org/ftp/woodbowls/2007/sept%202007/DSC08088.JPG

and the best piece 421 pieces of maple and walnut
http://rolke.dyndns.org/gallery/albums/forsale/DSC08096.sized.jpg


pool ball is for a size reference
http://rolke.dyndns.org/ftp/woodbowls/2007/sept%202007/DSC08101.JPG


15.5 inches in diameter

comments?

[Dennis Peacock]

Absolutely awesome pieces!!!!

The open segmented piece and the ambrosia maple are my favorites, but the hollow segmented piece is a very nice piece as well.

Next time, don't hold out on us so long. :D

[Chris Rolke]

i am trying to get things done for my first show on the 23rd

(plus i had to covince the wife i needed the enclosed trailer :) )

[Ken Fitzgerald]

All very nice Chris! Very nice!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Chris! Each piece is unique and deserves it's own post! I really like the HF! Best of luck to you on your up and coming show!

[Alex Cam]

Wow, Chris! Great work -- you must be on cloud 9!

[Chris Rolke]

Wow, Chris! Great work -- you must be on cloud 9!

i was until i started another ope segmented piece and blew it up

so its remains kind got tossed to the side

[Ernie Nyvall]

All very nice Chris. I happen to be partial to the first one.

[Alex Cam]

i was until i started another ope segmented piece and blew it up

so its remains kind got tossed to the side

Aaaaargh! Don't let it get you down. It's man versus nature!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful pieces Chris. Well done.

[Patrick Taylor]

I like the ambrosia maple best... I love that stuff! Great work.

[dennis kranz]

I was told that if you don't have a few blow up your not trying. I like all three. Now i want to see more.
Dennis

[Nancy Laird]

Chris, when I saw that walnut and maple segmented basket, my first comment was "Holy Matilda." It is absolutely gorgeous, and whoever gets it will be one lucky stiff. The vaaaase is beautiful, and the HF is exquiste. Let's see some more!!

Nancy (107 days)

[Jude Kingery]

Hey Chris, really way nice work! I love all three, but my favorite is the Ambrosia Maple. So pretty, you chose a perfect shape and finish. Very nice! Where's your show? Best wishes on that! Jude

[Chris Rolke]

thanks for the comment everyone

my show is just a local smaller art show

i will post more when i get them done

i will say i have some nice ideas:):D :D

[Bob Hallowell]

Chris,
I like the HF the best but I think there all great!

Bob

[Glenn Hodges]

Chris, good luck with your show. I like them all but the hollow form is my favorite.

[steven carter]

Beautiful work. I grew up just south of Mason Oh, my grandmother went to church in Loveland. I now live 40 miles away in Liberty Indiana. I might be able to make the show, can you tell me where it is?

[Chris Rolke]

Beautiful work. I grew up just south of Mason Oh, my grandmother went to church in Loveland. I now live 40 miles away in Liberty Indiana. I might be able to make the show, can you tell me where it is?

steven

it is at nisbet park in loveland
the loveland arts council is who puts the show on

their site is http://all4art.info/

hopefully i will see you there

[Bill Wyko]

Great job on all of the above. Good to see more of your work.

[Tom Sherman]

All very nice pieces Chris, I especially like the walnut and maple.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Wow, great stuff I really like that handled vase. All I can say is More...More!!:D :) Keep it up Chris.;)

[Brian Weick]

i was told to post some new pieces off of the new lathe

the first piece up was started on the old 1236

finished up on the 1642
http://rolke.dyndns.org/gallery/albums/forsale/DSC08082.sized.jpg

nice piece of ambrosia maple hollow form

http://rolke.dyndns.org/gallery/albums/forsale/DSC08087.sized.jpg

http://rolke.dyndns.org/ftp/woodbowls/2007/sept%202007/DSC08088.JPG

and the best piece 421 pieces of maple and walnut
http://rolke.dyndns.org/gallery/albums/forsale/DSC08096.sized.jpg


pool ball is for a size reference
http://rolke.dyndns.org/ftp/woodbowls/2007/sept%202007/DSC08101.JPG


15.5 inches in diameter

comments?

Yea,
I got a comment and a question. My Comment- very well done! My Question- How did you do that? I am not a bowl turner but you people are really raising my curiosity and interest.
Great Job Chris,
Brian

[Chris Rolke]

Yea,
I got a comment and a question. My Comment- very well done! My Question- How did you do that? I am not a bowl turner but you people are really raising my curiosity and interest.
Great Job Chris,
Brian

trust me

if you havent tried it dont


this type of thing is like crack. one time and you are hooked

i am too far gone now but i can try to spread the word to stay away :)

[Brian Weick]

Chris ~ seriously~ how did you do the voids in the bottom segmented bowl? :rolleyes:
Brian

[Chris Rolke]

Chris ~ seriously~ how did you do the voids in the bottom segmented bowl? :rolleyes:
Brian

it is open segmented turning

i use this book

http://www.smithart.us/howto.htm

[Brian Weick]

Thank you- I might just get that- looks to be very informative!
thanks Chris,
Brian