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Here is the last piece I completed. This was done as my end of a turning trade with Dave Walters in Australia.
This piece of ash was turned to shape, sandblasted and finished with 4-5 coats of tung oil. The finial is African blackwood (of course)!
Approximately 6" wide x 9" tall (I am only guessing since I forgot to measure it before sending it to Australia)
Comments and complaints are encouraged! Thanks
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No, it's not thin enough yet.
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Outstanding Scott, love the form and the elegant finial is really an eyecatcher and a work of art, I think it makes the piece look like it's floating on air, how large was your opening, looks like it might be an inch or under?
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Beautiful piece Scott. Outstanding finial and form.
Bernie
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Very nicely done, Scott. I'm sure it will be very well received.
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very nice form and wood, i will check out finale after digesting main body, thanks for sharing Scott
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You did not make mention of it but the wood looks to have been sandblasted. The rustic surface adds a lot of textural interest to the body and juxtaposes nicely with the sleekness of your "signature" finial. Of course the form is excellent and I like your tall finials even though the "common wisdom" would call for one that was a bit shorter. If I had any complaint at all it would be with the worm holes which I find distracting. But I'll bet I end up being "odd man out" on that one! Very sweet piece.
David DeCristoforo
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Scott.......this is very nice work. Nice form and a signature finial. The sandblasting on this one does not do it for me, but you didn't do this for me!
I am not a fan of sandblasting on most forms that I have seen, but it is certainly a viable embellishment that numerous turners use. Ash is a good wood to do it on because of the soft growth rings.
Nice work........even if it isn't my personal cup-O'-tea!
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Very nice Scott, I have heard about sandblasting a turning but dont believe I have seen one until now. I am not sure yet what I think about it, but the turning is very nice and the finial is outstanding, well done.
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Opps... brain fart... you did mention the sandblasting... missed that... need more sleep!
David DeCristoforo
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Thanks for the comments. I am just happy that it made it all the way to the other side of the planet...intact! And it only took 11 days from Kansas to Australia using 1st class postage!
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No, it's not thin enough yet.
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Pretty nice piece, Scott..... I like it all.......... Jerry (in Tucson)
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Very nice! And now it can be said that your artwork is on display to the four corners of the Earth!Originally Posted by Scott Hackler
David
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Hey I never thought about that! Up until this, the furthest away owner of one of my doo dads was in Hawaii. Now I guess I need to do a trade (or a sale) in the UK!
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No, it's not thin enough yet.
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You asked for complaints, so here goes: you make me feel bad about my own efforts by showing such a nice piece! I like the shape, the finial and the sandblasting. Not certain about the wormholes, but it is a great piece nonetheless.
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Hmmm! ><Guess I don't need to say more than comments made directly to you. Still think the piece could be improve--nice with the view you show!!
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