2nd ever hollow form

Woo Hoo, this one is intact. Silver Birch, 5" x 3.25", wall thickness 1/8" to transparent, neck is 1/4" because I chickened out when the piece started screaming and flexing.

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Brendan McAreavy

Registered: September 2008
Location: Ireland
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Date: Sat March 14, 2009
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Comments

Bill Bolen

Way to go there Brendan. Sticking to it really paid off for you. That is an elegant looking foot on a great form. It is a lot harder keeping that flowing curve going from lip to foot than most would think it is!...Bill...

#1 Sat March 14, 2009 3:45pm

Brendan McAreavy

Thank you Bill, I am really thrilled by your post.

A wee bit I forgot, it's finished with sanding sealer and paste wax.

#2 Sat March 14, 2009 5:27pm

David Hamann

great piece. smooth flowing form. works wonders for me.

David Hamann [papadave] ** http://www.nanapapa99.com **

#3 Sat March 14, 2009 10:34pm

Mike Baber

Real nice, but to be honest, I though you had the piece upside down until I read your post. Pretty wood and the grain is sweet to, I also like the ring on the foot, gives it some class. Nicely done Brendan, your getting their!!!

Wizzy

#4 Sun March 15, 2009 1:26am

Brendan McAreavy

Thank you guys, this piece and your positive comments have given my confidence a real boost.

#5 Sun March 15, 2009 4:56am

Chuck Beland

Bre,
Very well done great form. Why don't you make a steady rest it will cut down on on the flexing a lot.

#6 Sun March 15, 2009 10:26am

Brendan McAreavy

Thanks Chuck,

I have a small steady rest (Sorby) but it's more for spindle work. I will have to build one because I think I'm going to be doing a lot more of this type of piece.

#7 Sun March 15, 2009 9:46pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Mike brings up a great point. Take this same form and turn it upside down with the opening at the new top. What a beauty that would be? Bre, you really have done a nice job with this piece. This comment is by no means meant to be a criticism. Odd that a piece looks right either direction, but this one sure does. 8-)

#8 Mon March 16, 2009 1:16pm

Brendan McAreavy

Thank you Rev Doug,

Mike's comment got me thinking and I was considering doing another the other way up but the problem will be getting through the neck, however, if I make it bigger I can increase the width of the neck and keep the piece in proportion. Your comment has made me more enthusiastic about having a go so I'll see what I can do.

#9 Mon March 16, 2009 5:22pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Just take the piece you have and turn it upside down. I think you'll see what I mean. 8-)

#10 Mon March 16, 2009 9:19pm

Brendan McAreavy

Yep Rev Doug, I've got it and I have had an idea for the next piece that will continue the theme. All will be revealed eventually, it will probably take me a couple of tries.

#11 Mon March 16, 2009 10:13pm