1st and 2nd try at hollow form

[Ron Erickson]

As you can see my 1st attempt at a hollow form got a little thin. So I tried again, it is Ash with a walnut finial. 3 " diameter and 4 1/2" tall with finial. I got the thickness all under 1/8" but not very consistent. Please let me know what you think of the overall shape, any advice would be appreciated. Antique oil and buffed.

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[Michael Armstrong]

Ron:
I'm no expert but I like the shape and the finial. The piece seems to me to have very pleasing lines.

Michael

[Pete Jordan]

I like the second one better:)

Excellent job!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Ron.....the 2nd one looks great in my opinion.

[Mike A. Smith]

Very nice Ron. I like it alot.

[Bobby Perry]

I thought the first one was what they all were supposed to look like, All mine do.:D

[Neal Addy]

I wrote the book on turning the inside bigger than the outside. Don't sweat it.

I'd say you're a natural at HFs and finials. I look forward to seeing your next one!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Ron that is well done. I like the finial and the contrast it to the ash. Don't worry about thin walls. 1/8" to 3/16" I find is pretty good.

[Robert McGowen]

I like it a lot. Everything seems to be in balance and the colors are great together. Nice job. :)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Good looking hollow form Ron! Nice work on the sphere and finial! I like the color contrast and your finish! Looking forward to number 3!

[Curt Fuller]

I like everything about it. That's a real beauty!

[Dennis Peacock]

I like the second one better:)

Excellent job!

Yup....I agree completely!!! Nice work. :D

[Bob Hallowell]

Ron,
That looks good!

Bob

[mike fuson]

I certainly like it.

[Patrick Taylor]

The curves are smooth and consistent. I like it without the finial better than with it, but it that case I'd have treated the rim a tiny bit differently. Just my $0.02.. :)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

High Five!! Great Job!! I like the form and the Finial beat mine hands down! As for the first attempt, I was seen sneeking into your shop and turning it when you wern't looking.:D

[Bill Bolen]

I made my first attempt at a hollow form last night. Looks just like your #1! Just love the looks of all those HF's posted here so guess I better keep trying.

[Larry McCumber]

Talk about learning from your mistakes. :p Beautiful!

[Paul Engle]

Looks great and the proportions are right on, nice job William, try a pedistal for it now that somewhat matches the final in shape and etc.

[Ernie Nyvall]

That came out real nice Ron. Keep it up.