A little something for Critique.

[CHJ]

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______________Spalted Beech & Laburnum (157 mm D. X 134 mm H.)

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[loz]

Hi Chas,

However much i love the bowls, i think the foot/stand is too wide for its height.

I think either short and squat - or tall and slim work as combinations.

Just my newbie opinion anyway.

Loz

 

[Jenx]

I'm a fan of a bit of 'substance' -- and approve of the proportions on this one Chas. I'll tell you what I really like too... the colour contrast between the beech and laburnum... I find that very appealing.

Would you mind divulging how the two are joined ? did you leave a little tenon on the bottom of the bowl and glue it into a socket in the base ?


When looking at the base section itself, the curve looks to be symmetrical top-to-bottom, and the base & support 'flanges' look to be equal to one another, which to my eye, keeps the finished article very nicely proportioned and in 'balance'.

The bowl isn't detratcted from, by over-complication in shape.. which again 'works' to my eye.. this piece gives the feeling that its all about colour and contrast... and I think thats what I find so appealing about it.

Usual high standard of finish...
Its a little beaut - I personally like 'two-timbers' pieces a lot, and this one is no exception. Very nice

 

[CHJ]

.........
Would you mind divulging how the two are joined ? did you leave a little tenon on the bottom of the bowl and glue it into a socket in the base ?
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Actually in reverse Jenx, but either way works fine.

I used the existing bowl mounting socket to locate on a tenon on the stem. Main trick is to provide a little concave shaping into the stem shoulder so that the stem periphery sits tight up to bowl.

 

[Bodrighy]

Can't criticise the workmanship Chas.....can't youdo something that's not quite perfect :lol: :lol:

Design etc I didn't like it at all in the thumbnail view but full size it looks good to me. I like the fact that there seem to be red bits in the beech reflecting the colour of the laburnum. Proportion & shape look right so yet another A* I'm afraid

Pete

 

[John. B]

Loz,
It's not a 'BOWL' it's a Chalice. A replica of the so called "HOLY GRAIL".
IMO Very well balanced, Very nicely shaped. Love the choice of woods I like it very much.
Can't fault it. Well done Chas. =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[CHJ]

...can't you do something that's not quite perfect...

Far from it Pete, fortunately cameras don't tell the whole truth :lol:

...Design etc I didn't like it at all in the thumbnail view..

Don't worry Pete, a certain someone doesn't like it in the flesh.

 

[TEP]

Hi Chas.

Love the colour combination, and the overall style/shape. Finish is fine as usual.

IMO it would benefit from the top of the stem being a half or third the size of the foot. I know you where probably restricted by the size of the mounting point you used for glueing. Yet as I have said before, when making finials or pedestal pieces it looks better if the overall form is on a taper, smaller at the top than the bottom.

Not a fault, just an observation. :twisted:

 

[johnny.t.]

Lovely piece of beech Chas, overall its quite a nice piece but the base looks a bit too heavy to me(especially where it joins the bowl) or like it needs a wider bowl on the top.
JT

 

[boysie39]

...can't you do something that's not quite perfect...

Far from it Pete, fortunately cameras don't tell the whole truth :lol:

...Design etc I didn't like it at all in the thumbnail view..

Don't worry Pete, a certain someone doesn't like it in the flesh.

Chas, love your work as always whoever it is that doesn't like it just Trade in for a newer model with no taste in wood turning :lol: :lol: :wink: :wink: REgards Eugene

 

[mikec]

Great work Chas, I love the way the Laburnum matches the darker parts of the spalted Beech. In common with other replies my personal preference would be for a thinner stem but I think you have achieved a very harmonious blending of the curves. I would be delighted if I could produce work of such standard.

Regards,


Mike C

 

[Paul.J]

Lovely timber combination Chas,they compliment each other really well
Been looking at this piece now a few times and i still can't make me mind up about the shape of both pieces,the bowl and the stem.
I think that where the two join i would like to have seen the stem more narrower,which would have meant the base of the bowl been smaller,or more rounded,not so flat,and perhaps then the stem shaped to the round of the bowl so the bowl would sit slightly inside the stem.If you see what i mean.
Did you have this piece in mind or was it an after thought for the bowl :?:
Still a nice looking piece though.

 

[CHJ]

....Did you have this piece in mind or was it an after thought for the bowl :?:

I kept the rough bowl blank back with a view to putting it on a base of some description Paul, the contrast colour of the Laburnum seemed like a good idea and the proportions looked about right on the lathe.

Not a lot of thought given to the total form during the hour it took to put together other than trying to keep some continuity in bowl side to upper stem flare.

 

[joekid]

Well chj, this is a real lively piece of beech, and because the top of the base runs level with the bottom opposit of the base sort of crosses nicely in the center- it. works nicely for me.

 

[CHJ]

Thanks for all the comments folks, all duly noted and hopefully remembered for consideration on the next similar, it's good to get other peoples thoughts.

My main problem with style or form is that I rarely start with a dimension constrained pattern and just let the form flow as the wood and my tool control (or lack of it) dictate.

 

[Bodrighy]

My main problem with style or form is that I rarely start with a dimension constrained pattern and just let the form flow as the wood and my tool control (or lack of it) dictate.

Are you suggesting that there is another way Chas? #-o

Pete

 

[John. B]

A plan, A plan. Must have a plan. work it out on paper---A plan, work to a plan####Oh, never mind. :? :? :? :?