East Indian Rosewood and Blackwood

[Neal Addy]

I'm trying out a bit bigger bead on this piece than usual.

Honest opinions, please.

East Indian Rosewood with Blackwood. 2-3/4"H x 4-3/4"W (5-3/8"H with the finial). No finish other than buffing with Tripoli and wax.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/addylo/IMG_4468.jpg

[Dean Thomas]

Oooooh. Rich looking piece, Neal. Very, very nice. Good shape, nice proportions. Finial is a nice touch without stealing the show. Still makes a finishing statement, but doesn't overwhelm.

It'll be a nice touch on someone's shelf or table!

[Dennis Peacock]

Yes sir'ree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's the ticket!!!!!! http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g69/sawdustar/emoticons/say_cool.gif

[Doug M Jones]

Very nice. The overall form complements the finial or the other way around. All I know is I really like it. Great job!

[George Guadiane]

Looks REALLY good to me (I might have made it a little longer).

[Terry Quiram]

Neal

The proportions are perfect. I would be proud to own such a piece.

Terry

[Barry Elder]

Everything fits together nicely! Well done! Someday I hope to turn something that looks as good.

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

Neal, very nice piece. I really like the spherical section of the finial. Good job on the photo also.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Absolutely beautiful work Neal! Nice overall shape on the HF and a nice 'soft' finish. I find the detail work on the finial to be simply amazing! Very inspirational - already saved to my favorites!!

[Tom Sherman]

An excellent piece Neal, woods work well together, and love the finial.

[Anchor Sarslow]

Absolutely gorgeous.. I hope to get that good of results some day.

Thank you for sharing ..

[Bernie Weishapl]

Neal that is a absolutely beautiful. I really like the form. Well done.

[Mike Vickery]

As always Neal that is a beautiful piece. I am always amazed at the perfect details and proportions you put on such small pieces.

[ryan kelley]

very beautiful, everything fits together perfectly.

[Glenn Hodges]

Neal, I think the proportion of the design is correct resulting in an eye pleasing piece. The finish enhances the overall wormanship making this a piece ready for any gallery.

[RL Johnson]

Neal that is one of your best peices yet. When are you going to come to the club meetings and demo?:)
I am workng on a Powerpoint presentation on finials and I have been including some of your pieces as good examples of finials. Beautiful work. Keep feeding the vortex.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Elegant!......Beautifully done!

[Skip Spaulding]

Neal, wouldn't change a thing, don't mess with perfection!!

[Neal Addy]

Thanks for the kind comments folks. Much appreciated.

[TYLER WOOD]

Ohhhhh yeah, we like!!! Good job on everything. Very nice piece.