John, I really like the contemporary look of this piece. Two beautiful pieces of wood that really compliment each other.
Do you ever sleep?
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John, I really like the contemporary look of this piece. Two beautiful pieces of wood that really compliment each other.
Do you ever sleep?
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Well done indeed, and at such a stage, I'll change that to "exceptionally well done".
Can you spare a few words on the signature process?
thx...
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Well done once again John. Of course using two of your, and my, favorite woods only adds to it' likability. I hope you don't have many flat work jobs you have to get to.
Tony
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You guys are great!! I really appreciate and enjoy the encouraging remarks. My wife doesn't care for the HFs, so the last couple of pieces before this one were way to "arsty" for her. But, she liked this one. For a couple of weeks there, you all were my only source of support!!I guess I have to throw in a "regular bowl" now and then to get spousal approval!
Gary, I am not so much concerned on the moisture content of either wood, as both were bone dry. If there is a problem, I think it will be related to seasonal movement of the two woods. If they expand across the grain, then the lid is stuck!!! That may well happen, but we keep the house air conditioned in the summer and the relative humidity should stay nearly the same or less than it is now. I am hoping the two pieces of wood have reached their equilibrium and there will be little change. It might help if both of us kept our fingers crossed!Originally Posted by Gary Chester
Ken, I will have to think about that! How would one flip the bowl to access the rim in a donut chuck?
Norm, the medallion is a 1.5" laser cut piece of maple that is recessed for a penny. I either recess the foot with a gouge, scraper and skew - or, drill it with a forstner before getting too far along with the blank. One can take the piece, still on the chuck, to the drill press. But, most of the time it is just as easy to cut the recess while spinning. You just have to remember that extra depth when you do the inside!
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do you work for a living???? i'm seriously jealous of your shop time another awesome piece. your work is really getting good. congrats
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Thanks, Chris. I am fortunate in that I am self employed, and I only schedule appointments 4 days a week. I live only 5 minutes from my office, and if things are slow, I will head home. One might call it "gradual retirement!"
This piece didn't take long. I had good wood, and I probably have 5 hours in it total, spread over a couple of days - not counting the finish. I think I did most of that Friday afternoon (my day off), and finished up Saturday between other things. Then Sunday I applied finish between church, going on a shopping trip with the wife, etc. The lacquer finish goes on in 5 minutes, wait an hour, and another 5-10 minutes to buff it out and apply another coat, etc.
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Wow, just beautiful, John. You've hit another one out of the park!
I love the wood combination, and the finial is perfect. Nicely done, JK.
Brian
BTW, those photos have been downloaded to the "inspiration" folder on my computer.
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John,
Another winner. Love the contemporary style. It's funny, I am not a fan of mixed woods on flatwork, but I really think they work on turned pieces. These work well together.
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Outstanding, John!
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John,
Very very very nice. I think this might be my favorite do date. Keep them coming.
Jack
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John - that is beautiful. I really like the contrast and the finish is looks great.
Tim
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Wow vary nice!!
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John, By the amount of wonderful turnings you are putting out either you are not sleeping or the office has figured you took a trip around the world! Great bowl and the contrasting woods are super!! It is a very nice design and has tons of good things going for it! That little Delta is eaning its keep for you. Keep up the great production.
Jeff
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Thanks again, guys! You all are great, and I so much appreciate all the kind words. And, Jeff, yes I do love the Delta!!
Mark, as others on the creek know, walnut and curly maple are my favorite woods, and I have used them together on several flatwork projects - against all convention apparently!!It was an easy choice for me to do the same on round stuff. The Claro has so much more color than does Black Walnut. I really enjoy working with it.
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