Figured Pyinma and Blackwood

[Neal Addy]

Finally done with a piece I started in June (before the hot weather kicked in). It's sure good to be turning again!

The base is a bit different from anything I've done before. I thought something simple would work best on this piece. It was supposed to be a perfect parabolic curve. Didn't realize how challenging that would be to do by hand. The collar is a simple 'rolled in' ring insert.

Honest critiques appreciated!

Figured Pyinma and Blackwood. 5-1/2" x 5-1/2". Finished with SAC and buffed.

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[Bill Wyko]

Neal, all I can say is....You're good, your really good! Top notch. The simplicity is what makes it so elegant. "A+" in my book.

[Jim Becker]

Nice!! What a great combination and an outstanding piece, too.

[Ron Coleman]

As the kids say, SWEET!

[Glenn Hodges]

You took some beautiful wood and made it so much better looking with your talent.

[Mike A. Smith]

My honest critique: That is really, really cool!:cool:

[Bernie Weishapl]

Neal all I can say is you took a sweet piece of wood and turned it into a beautiful piece. Well done.

[Barry Elder]

Very nice lines! Sometimes simple is soooooooo much better.

[Ed Scolforo]

Beautiful treatment of great looking woods. Well done!

[Paul Andrews]

Stunning! Just a perfect piece.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Absolutely beautiful piece Neal! Love the form, the amazing grain in the wood and the finish! Nice to have you turning and posting again!

[Tom Sherman]

Neal that is an awesome piece, great contrast in the woods and flawless finish.

[Richard Madison]

Neal,
See my response on the other forum.
Meanwhile, get an air conditioner! You are losing valuable weeks of turning time. When you reach my age you may wish you had them back. Just a thought.
I hate standing in line or just unproductively waiting for anything, because that is time that I can't have back. Guess that was two thoughts.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Neal..........Another beauty! Wow!

[Curt Fuller]

Wow Neal, that's just plain beautiful! I like everything about it.

[Neal Addy]

Thanks for the kind comments, folks. The base has gotten mixed reviews overall but I wanted to try something different for a change. Never hurts to branch out.

Safe turning!