Urn

[robert hainstock]

I finished this urn a few weeks ago, and since I’m new to the forum, wanted my peers to have a look. I started this piece in 1994, and got stalled on what wood to use for the ends. A year ago I joined a newly formed turners club, which meets at a local wood distributers shop. One night I took a look at some Birds Eye Maple and knew that was the stuff I needed for the ends.
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From top to bottom the woods are, Birds Eye, Goncalo Alves, 16 Walnut Staves. Goncalo Alves, Apricot, and Birdseye. I wasn’t in any hurry when I started, but since I turned 71 this summer, I thought it was time to finish it. I 94v my lathe was an old Sears with washing machine motor power. My present lathe is the arbor freight 93704 12”x36”. The urn is 14” tall, by 7” dia..:p

[Brian Weick]

Robert, I like the design and the finish. Very nice work
Brian

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Robert.....I like the form, finish and execution. You show a lot more patience than I have!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Bob - looks like you got the photo thing all figured out!

I happen to be lucky enough to live next door to Bob and have seen this Urn in person. The colors of the different woods are simply beautiful and the overall form reflects Bob's attention to detail. It is an impressive piece of work and when you pick it up you find it is just as light as a feather!

Very nice work Bob!

When are you going to start showing off your pens?

[John Hain]

Those look very nice.

You had such a nice last name. Why mess with it and add "stock"??

:D:D:D

[Mike A. Smith]

Very impressive piece Robert, looks like it was worth the wait.

[robert hainstock]

Those look very nice.

You had such a nice last name. Why mess with it and add "stock"??

:D:D:D
I have found that while you can pick your freinds, there's no such with your relatives!:cool:

[robert hainstock]

thanks for the tutorial on pix installation, and the kind words.

[Brian McInturff]

Beautiful piece there Robert. Love the contrast of the woods you used. The design I might have to remember, so I can make my own burial urn. Way Cool!!
Brian

[John Hart]

I like it. The chosen woods work well together and I like what you've done with the lid. I'd like to give that a whirl myself. Nicely done.:)

[Bernie Weishapl]

The piece is a beauty. I really like the form, finish and woods used. Well done.

[Tom Sherman]

A great piece Robert, a demonstration of patience and expertice

[Jon Lanier]

I started this piece in 1994, and got stalled on what wood to use for the ends.

I don't ever want to hear my wife complain about getting projects finished once I start them!!!!

[robert hainstock]

there is a place in the world for a good nap!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Being in the Urn Biz, so to speak, I have to ask, was this was made with a purpose in mind. It is beautiful work and the time taken indicates that you wanted it done right. It is plenty big for human use and maybe even companion (two people) use. This piece would be a wonderful placement in a glass front niche. Congratulations on some fine work!:) Hope I'm not being too personal.

[Pete Jordan]

You did a wonderful job! The woods go together perfectly.

On another note, if you ever need to upgrade anything, Steve must go to the store sometimes.

[Dwight VanSickle]

Bob,
Well done, at least you finish it and looks great. When are you going to show it off at the meeting. Love to see it.
Dwight

[Steve Ott]

13 years to finish!! And I thought I was slow!. Great job.

[Alex Elias]

The urn looks fabulous, I like the lid desing a lot you don't see that often. The shape and choice of wood are fenomenal too. I can't tell if I'm most impressed by the urn of the fact the you had a washer machine motor running your lathe.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Alex

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Robert, that is one absolutely gorgeous piece of work. Keep it up!