First Commisioned Hollow Form

Here is my latest hollow form. It is made from Maple Burl and Black Walnut.The hollow form is 5 3/4" tall, 4 3/4" in diameter. The collar is 1 3/4" in diameter at it's widest and 1 1/4" at it's top. The lid is made from black walnut, maple burl and then black walnut. The lid starts at 1 1/4" in diameter and stands 3 5/8" above the hollow form. I have sanded to 4000 grit and am applying wipe on poly. I still need to add a couple more layers of poly, buff and wax and then sign. Your comments suggestions are requested and would be greatly appreciated.

Ken

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KenVonk

Registered: January 2008
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Date: Mon July 21, 2008
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Comments

Larry Charlot

nicely done good shape and the finial is exquisite.

Larry

#1 Mon July 21, 2008 2:23am

Chuck Beland

The shape & color of the form is exquisite but I personally think the distance between the top of the finial & the bead in the middle is a little to long. it is a great piece.

Chuck

#2 Mon July 21, 2008 8:27am

roundwood

That is some terrific grain in that burl. It is a very striking piece. I like the shape on the form and I think you did a great job with proportions and on the curve on side from the base to the top. At first I wasn't crazy about the dome shape of the finial base, but the more I looked at it I was convinced it added to and complimented the piece. I'm sure your customer will be happy. Nice Job.

#3 Mon July 21, 2008 1:38pm

Mark Damron

Agree with all! Very nice work

#4 Mon July 21, 2008 4:18pm

Mike Baber

Very nice and I like the way you made the top, I like the height and shape of the lid instead of being short or flat. The color is just fantastic and the blend of the two woods are outstanding, they go well together, the entire piece is just beautiful. Well done on another masterpiece.

Wizzy

#5 Tue July 22, 2008 12:22am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Great piece. I'm sure your customer will love it. If I have to comment any part of it it would be the center bead. In my eye it would be just a tad large. That's only my opinion though. It is a commission piece and the customer is really the only one that counts. 8-)

#6 Tue July 22, 2008 3:32am

Craig Jackson

Why did you quit at 4000 grit? Smile

Seriously, I too think the first leg of the finial a bit long but it does NOT hurt the piece more than 50 cents.
Great job again.
CJ

#7 Fri July 25, 2008 3:50am

KenVonk

Would you use the 1/3 - 2/3 rule for the finial? That's why the top part it twice as long as below the center bead.

Ken

#8 Sat July 26, 2008 1:47am