Lidded_Vessel_Redone

I reworked the top implementing suggestions from Wizzy and Rev Doug. Thank you. I'm much happier with this one now, but did I go small enough on the finial?

Vessel Walnut, 4" wide, 3 1/2" tall. Lid Spalted Holly, and Ebony finial 3 1/4 " tall and 3/4 in wide at widest point.
Finished with Tripple E and Shellawax Creme.

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roundwood

Registered: October 2007
Location: Carrollton, VA
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Date: Fri November 16, 2007
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Comments

Bob Hamilton

Personally I like the form of this lid/finial much better. The hard line of the join between the two wood species bothers me a bit since it occurs on a constant diameter section. I think it would look better if the stub of light colored wood were eliminated completely and the black finial started directly on top of the lid. Only my opinion, and worth what you pay for it. Smile

It looks like a very well executed piece.

#1 Fri November 16, 2007 4:41pm

roundwood

Bobham and ByGeorge;

Thank you both for your input. Your comments help with the learning process a great deal. I agree with both of you and will take into consideration on all future endeavers.

#2 Fri November 16, 2007 6:53pm

magnanimous

i think bob and George hit the nail on the head with their comments, all in all you did a good job. one thing i have to add is maybe while you are learning to make super thin finials try using something like purple heart it is really hard and a lot less expensive. also when you are making your finials start with a freshly sharpened tool. one last thing if you stalk the woodworking channel cindy drozda does a demo on turning finials, her video was a great starting point for me.

#3 Fri November 16, 2007 9:39pm

Mike Baber

RW, It's hard to believe this is the same piece, "Much Better" and I really like the forum, nice smooth and "Sexy", it has the curve of a re-built 55 Chevy two door coupe! The finial may be a little thick at the bottom, but it's taken on a different look from what it "did" look like... Well Done, it is an outstanding improvement. When making your finial's, go as thin as you feel comfortable with, if it mirrors your piece in appearance with your curves and sexy lines, then you've done well. With all that being said... You did a jam up job on this one!

Wizzy

#4 Fri November 16, 2007 9:52pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Much better. Thinner and down to the lid will help with future pieces. This one is so much better than before. 8-)

#5 Sat November 17, 2007 12:58am

roundwood

Thanks to all for the help and comments. Wish I had a re-built 55 chevy. I have not been able to find the woodworking channel and Cindy Drozda. Does she have a web site?

#6 Sun November 18, 2007 3:24am

Mike Baber

Cindy Drozda- http://www.cindydrozda.com/
Woodworking channel- http://www.woodworking.org/WC/channel.html

I hope this is the correct woodworking channel your speaking of...

Wizzy

#7 Mon November 19, 2007 10:16pm