I've been contemplating two ideas for a while; turning hollow forms and turning solid metal. Feeling bold, I decided to try out both ideas, in the same week. And here's what came out of it. The vase is Cherry(hybrid) that fell during Hurricane Gustav(2008 Louisiana). Hollowed to a consistent 3/16" wall thickness. The finial is solid aluminum, hand-turned on PM3520 using Easy Wood Tools Mini's(Ci2m,Ci3m,Ci4m). The bead is Masur Birch and is attached with 1/4" mortise and tenon joints. All 4 pieces were hand sanded to 600 grit and then micromeshed to 12,000. I really enjoyed this project and will attempt more in the near future, possibly incorporating other metals. I admit, metal turning by hand was a bit intimidating at first, but I think I managed to produce a quality piece. Scariest thing was the fear of getting metal chips in my VS Drive, so I covered it with a box for added protection.
Comments, Critiques, and Questions are Welcomed.
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That is quite the idea. I wonder how the copper is going to work. Looking forward to seeing how it works out for you. This piece is pretty nice. Your hollow form is nicely complimented by the finial. Looks like the base of the hollow form is just a touch large. That's only my opinion btw. This is a personal opinion measurement. However the rule of thirds would call for it to be a touch smaller. Looks to be about half the diameter of the largest. I nearly didn't say anything because I like this piece so much. But it would look that much better with a slightly smaller base.
Just a question, is the finial a snap fit onto the hollow form? 8-)
Rev, you are spot on as always. You have the eye! I was initially going to part off just above the foot, but at the last minute decided to make the flaired foot. Sometimes I get tunnel vision with these changes. The foot is just about 1/2 of the widest part. Thanks, I needed to hear that. Really! More to come...
How cool is that? Very well done, Leo. Thanks for the idea of covering up the VS drive too. I've been dying to try brass. Now I've got some inspiration. Thanks!!
Don L.