Segmented Leopardwood HF

[Keith Burns]

I have been busy, doing what I don't know for sure. Thanksgiving and getting ready for Christmas just doesn't leave a lot of time. Anyway this is a segmented Leopardwood HF with an Ebony Finial. Measures 6" diameter x 11-1/2" tall. Finished with antique oil and buffed. It contains 217 pieces plus the lid and finial. Comments/critiques always welcome.

[Dave Stoler]

Very beautiful as usual...

[Steve Schlumpf]

Keith..........WOW! I know you said it is segmented but I have a hard time finding any joints!! Beautiful hollow form! Love the form, the colors and the detail work on your finial! This is truly an amazing piece! Saved it to my favorites.... thanks for sharing!

[Don Carter]

Keith:
That is beautiful! Your work is masterful. Thanks for showing it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

All the best.

Don

[Bill Bolen]

Outstanding! The finial really lends a lot to the form. Darned if I can see any joints from the segementaion...Bill..

[Ron Erickson]

Keith that is one beautiful piece, thanks for sharing. Ron

[Richard Madison]

Another beauty Keith. I like it a lot.

[Andrew Derhammer]

Very good craftsmanship,

Now for a critique (Disclaimer- i'm ocd about shape and almost never happy with them, but I can't stand when i ask for critique and don't get any so I'll add some in) I'd round over the top part more, seems that the curve is still going slightly and it's cut off instead of flowing into the lid better, possibly same size opening but a small reduction of height might work too.

It's a really nice job though, the lines in the finial are nice and crisp and really add to the piece.

[Dennis Peacock]

Wow Keith..!!!!! Most excellent piece and the accent pieces are spot on.!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Gary Herrmann]

Nice tight joints on that, and another beautiful finial.

[Mark Hix]

I love it. I would not change a thing.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful Keith. Wow when you said segmented I had to look again.

[Jeff Nicol]

Keith, That piece has it all! I have not done a segmented tuning yet and will have to try some day. What type of glue do you use? Is the wood very dry as to not shrink at all? I think if it had to much moisture the glue joints would raise over time. Does that happen ever? Lot of questions, but a guy's gotta know!

Great job!

Jeff

[Mike Golka]

STUNNING!!! can't say more.

[Jim Swift]

Excellent work. I can only dream about completeing a beautiful piece as yours. I need a LOT more practice.

GREAT JOB

Jim Swift

[Keith Burns]

Keith, That piece has it all! I have not done a segmented tuning yet and will have to try some day. What type of glue do you use? Is the wood very dry as to not shrink at all? I think if it had to much moisture the glue joints would raise over time. Does that happen ever? Lot of questions, but a guy's gotta know!

Great job!

Jeff

Jeff, I use the original Titebond glue. The wood is bone dry.

[Keith Burns]

Thanks all for taking the time to comment !

[Frank Kobilsek]

Keith

Good to see you segmenting again. Very nice work, but it might look good with your signature finial.

Frank

[Paul Douglass]

Does beautiful even describe it? WOW!

[Mike Vickery]

Beautiful piece Keith.

[mike fuson]

Top notch as always Mr. Burns

[Jim Kountz]

Wow Kieth over the top with this one! Beautiful job!

[ROY DICK]

Outstanding times (insert number).

Roy

[Scott Lux]

The LOML wanted me to tell you "Wow, that's beautiful." I consider her a much better judge of asthetics (sp?). I thought it was great. She agreed and then some.

Nice work.

Lux