Willow Hollow Form

Well it's been quite a while since I posted some turnings, since I've been up to my armpits in painting the past year or so, but finally THAT'S done, and I can once again enjoy turning. Here's my latest piece turned from a nice piece of Willow. it measures 11" in diameter x 5 1/4" high. Dried over 1 year in my shop, and just completed TODAY! It's nice to be back Smile

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Bertminator

Registered: October 2006
Location: Manitoba, CANADA
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Date: Sat January 22, 2011
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Robert_Harper

Very nice. I've heard a lot of people say they hate working with willow. I just picked up a bunch more and I actually like it. I'll also get a bunch more when spring comes.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#1 Sat January 22, 2011 3:19am

Paul Sorenson

nice form and finish.
how and what did you use to finish it.
you let it dry for a year. i admire your patience.

#2 Sat January 22, 2011 4:06am

Bertminator

Hi guys, Paul, to answer your question I used Minwax' Wipe on poly. The year it took to dry was mostly because I have been painting my kitchen cupboards and between that & distractions of home life, it took me that long to finish and finally get back to what I love. I have about a dozen projects on the shelf waiting their turn to be finished. Also, I learned that it's always best to take your time and not rush the finishing process.

If you want to view some of my woodturning videos, you can go to my Youtube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/@Bertminator/videos

#3 Sat January 22, 2011 5:27am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Very nice work, Bert. Looks like the foot is a touch long, but that's a personal opinion and others may simply love it. Your curve and finish are great. Looks like it may well be one of your very best works to date. Well done. 8^)

#4 Sun January 23, 2011 1:44pm