Primitive Ways

This is Russian Olive, 7"wide and 6.5 wide. It has a Tung oil, lacquer sealer, red mahogany briwax finish. I`d love to say I used a carving gouge, but in truth?.....I whacked the whole thing with an Arbortech. Kind of a primal urge........"Primitive Ways"

For those who have not used one, the Arbortech can be VERY very dangerous and one should progress very slowly when becoming acquainted with it. A turner was almost killed when one grabbed and it ran up his neck. Ugly. Always use it so that it wants to run away from you! I use a variable transformer with mine so I can adjust the torque.

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Vinny Luciani

Vinny Luciani

Registered: March 2012
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posts: 113

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Date: Thu March 22, 2012
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Keywords: primitive ways

Comments

Bill Bolen

Love the effect the carving has on this open form. Feels like a primitive pot from olden days. Cool piece.

#1 Fri March 23, 2012 3:23pm

Vinny Luciani

Vinny Luciani

Thanks Bill. I used to restore/repair antiques and often had to make new wood look old. I have a soft spot for historical or old looking pieces

Just go for it

#2 Fri March 23, 2012 4:05pm

Peter Gray

Peter Gray

I like this piece Vinny, look as if it's been around a few years
Pete

#3 Fri March 23, 2012 9:10pm

Vinny Luciani

Vinny Luciani

Thanks Peter...I`m startin to look the same way lol.

Just go for it

#4 Fri March 23, 2012 10:29pm

Peter Gray

Peter Gray

Welcome to the club Smile

Pete

#5 Sat March 24, 2012 3:08am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

The carving really makes this piece, Vinny. Excellent effect and a great looking piece. Well done.

Don L.

#6 Sat March 24, 2012 11:56am

Michael Foster

I love the form (but I'm partial to the bag o sand look) and the texture and coloring really add to it. Hard to guess it was done with an Arbortech. Very nice!
Mike

#7 Sun March 25, 2012 11:06pm

Vinny Luciani

Vinny Luciani

Don, Michael, thanks for taking a look, and your comments

Just go for it

#8 Mon March 26, 2012 4:35am