Ash Hollowform

Ash hollowform turned from a branch with a Y. The base of the Y is the bottom of the piece. Lots of bark, bug holes, and a big void on one side.
7" x 7" with deft lacquer finish

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cfuller

Registered: November 2004
Location: North Ogden, Utah
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Date: Mon September 3, 2007
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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Nice work. I'm betting that it was a lot of fun to sand. Lots of "how'd you do that?" factor. 8)

#1 Tue September 4, 2007 1:06am

mgruodis

Great piece, absolutely love this type of natural work with void, eyes, burl and such.
Looks like it was a scary piece to turn. Was it stable during turning with a third of the form missing?

#2 Tue September 4, 2007 6:35pm

cfuller

This is the first piece I've turned with such a large void in the side. It gives a good workout but in some ways is easier. With the void you can see the exact position of the tool as it's hollowing. Being Ash, the wood is very strong so even with a few catches (one that pulled it from the chuck), nothing broke. Here are some other views..

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/clfuller1_2007/ashHF3.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb319/clfuller1_2007/ashHF2.jpg

#3 Wed September 5, 2007 2:54am