Ash Carved and Ebonized HF

[David Newson]

Just finished a Ash hollow form which was hollowed out to about 1/8" thickness with Woodcut hollowing tools, and then carved with a Proxon long neck mini grinder fitted with a small chainsaw cutting wheel, I did originally attempt to do the carving detail with a 41/2" Bosch angle grinder also fitted with a chainsaw cutting wheel, but decided it was to dangerous because of the torque which was making it difficult to control and I didn't fancy cutting into my Vicmarc chuck or any thing else, I then used a rotary wire brush with the lathe stationary to remove any wood whiskers left after carving, then I applied a thin coat of sanding sealer, and finally finished with 2 spray coats of satin black lacquer and red enamel paint.

Edited Version !
Just noticed what I originally had written, It should have read was turned to shape then carved with the lathe running about 700rpm, then hollowed out, I also didn't mention the neck opening was cut to shape by hand with a small fretsaw, sorry for any confusion.

Benjamin, I'll take some more pictures and put them up.thanks.

David
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[Benjamin Dahl]

David, I really like that and if possible would like to see a couple more photos from other angles. sounds like a smart move changing grinders.
Thanks,
Ben

[Ben Gastfriend]

Now that is just plain cool! Awesome job, and a really nice piece.

[Bill Wyko]

Very nice. Elegant piece. I like work out of the ordinary. (Not much ordinary around here. Lots of skills) You could have stopped with it smooth but taking it to the next level really paid off.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work David! Reminds me of the seedpod hollow forms that I see in the galleries! Love the texture, the form and your dramatic use of color! Excellent!

[Bill Bolen]

All the trouble you went to sure paid off! Spectacular piece. One of the few "burned" pieces that I am drawn to. Guess it is the "seed pod" feeling that comes from it. Great work!..Bill..

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful piece David. Well done.

[Jim Becker]

David...great work. That's an outstanding piece!

[Brian Brown]

Ohhhhhh, That's cool. I really like the red accent.

[David Newson]

David, I really like that and if possible would like to see a couple more photos from other angles. sounds like a smart move changing grinders.
Thanks,
Ben

More pictures as requested and thanks everyone for looking.

This hollow form was really easier to turn than it actually looks, and I'm sure if someone gives it a try they will see just how easy it is, and it was great fun as well.

David
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[Barry Elder]

Nice piece, David! The form and colors work well together.

[Burt Alcantara]

David,
I like the form and color. However, I think the gloss finish gives a muddy appearance to the overall look. Perhaps a matt finish would show off the texturing better.

Just my skewed opinion.

Burt

[David Newson]

Thanks every one for looking and your complementary comments.

Bert it is a satin finish and not gloss, I think the problem lies in the fact the first picture on 1st posting looks better which was originally taken late afternoon yesterday outside, and the group of four pictures which is what your probably referring to was added today and was taken early this morning under a glass room, and yes they do look glossy maybe it was the flash or strange lighting,but yes they are certainly glossy looking than the first posting !

And I agree the gloss doesn't look right.

David
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[Glenn Hodges]

David I like seeing somthing different, and this fits the description, thanks. I like it.

[Jeff Bower]

David that is beautiful. How much time do you have in it?

BTW....I've never seen red inside of an avocado.:D:p

[David Newson]

In answer to your question Jeff, I probably spent a total of about two to two and half hours, that was my first one of that type, that does not include the drying of the two coats of black acrylic lacquer I used and the red enamel paint.

In hindsight I should have left myself a bit more room away from the chuck, its was bit frightening with a chainsaw cutter wheel that close and both spinning in opposite directions, the next time I'll make sure a leave a bit more space, this will make the project even quicker and a lot safer.

David
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