walnut hf

walnut hf 8"X4" with 3 or 4 coats of DO and 3 wheel buffed.

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Bill Bolen

Registered: March 2007
Location: Eureka, Missouri
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Date: Wed October 14, 2009
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TDRice

Both of these H F's are outstanding. I prefer the shape of the red cedar and the finish of the walnut. I feel that a flat finish accentuates the wood while the multicoat gloss seals it away, but I notice that glossy finishes tend to sell better. What tool(s) do you use for your hollowing?

#1 Thu October 15, 2009 12:10am

Bill Bolen

I use a homemade articulated hollowing system called the steel snake from capt Eddie at the Bayou woodturners. Simple and easy to make your own..Bill..

#2 Thu October 15, 2009 12:58am

cfuller

I also like both of these vases. But I think I lean toward the Walnut just because I like the softer finish. But that's just a personal preference. For a gloss finish the cedar vase is about as good as it gets.

I also know how difficult it can be to photograph dark wood. I'm betting the the walnut vase is even prettier in person.

#3 Thu October 15, 2009 2:57am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Beautiful shape and wood. Real glad you put an oil finish on this one. Nice job!

#4 Thu October 15, 2009 1:47pm

Makepeace

Leo Makepeace

I also like both of these. One day I hope to be able to produce this sort of form and finish. Lovely job. Thumbs Up!

Ruining lots of good wood to get a few average bits.

#5 Thu October 15, 2009 9:49pm