This is from some Box Elder Burl that had the outside surface weathered and gray. Beneath the surface the wood was still fresh looking. It has a void on each side. It's 9.5" x 6.5" and finished with Danish Oil and Deft Lacquer.
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This is from some Box Elder Burl that had the outside surface weathered and gray. Beneath the surface the wood was still fresh looking. It has a void on each side. It's 9.5" x 6.5" and finished with Danish Oil and Deft Lacquer.
Last edited by Curt Fuller; 06-21-2009 at 12:01 AM.
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Nice shape and very gnarly Curt.
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I"ll bet that sounded like a helicopter when you were turning it......Whaappp.....Whaappp.....Whaappp...
I like the form.
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What an incredible work of art!!!!!!!! Amazing form and finish too!!!!!
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That is really cool Curt! Great form, texture and color! Reminds me of some ancient pottery! Also like your use of a nature opening - just adds to the overall effect! Very nice work! Great imagination!
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Curt that is a beauty. I really like the form and wood.
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Curt, The voids are cool! I like to leave holes and inclusions in lots of what I turn it adds character and shows the skill of the turner! Nice shape a pretty wood.
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Curt,
I like this HF a great deal. Very nice.
Jack
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Curt,
That's a beauty. Great tool control to keep it intact and bring out its character. Very well done.
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That's pretty much perfect, great job.
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Great job Curt, outstanding piece of work!!
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I was looking at the pics thinking that they looked absolutely ancient...like a pottery artifact recently discovered.
Then as I scroll through the responses, I see that Steve Schlumpf had the same thought. Imagine that!
That IS a work of art. Great form, texture, color... just generally interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Heck of a job Curt. Who would think that something with a hole in it before turning could end up looking that good. I have not progressed to that level yet!
Wayne
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That is one beautiful looking HF Curt. What hollowing tools are you using?
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Thanks everyone!
Jonathan, I hollow with a combination of home made hollowers and a Robert Sorby swan neck tool, all just the hand held stuff.Originally Posted by Jonathan Harvey
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