August challenge failure

[procell]

Just thought I would show why I didn't enter the August challenge

I decided to make a goblet from a manky old branch from an apple tree. All was going well hollowing out the cup with a 3/4" spindle gouge and scraper. I then shaped the outside and stem again using spindle gouges. Finally after sanding to 600 and polishing with friction polish the time came to part it off. ......... Disaster.!!!! I used a record parting knife which was going fine until about 1/2" from the centre when I got a bad catch. The result was a lump missing from the base of the goblet.

 

[Grahamshed]

Thats a shame, it looks pretty good.

 

[J-G]

The form and proportions of that goblet are outstanding.

I would have been hard-pressed to separate it from Denisk's for first place.

 

[KimG]

The form and proportions of that goblet are outstanding.

I would have been hard-pressed to separate it from Denisk's for first place.

I agree, it is a very nice piece.

 

[winemaker]

Shame that looks a good goblet

 

[stevenw1963]

Really was going to be a nice looking goblet that.

Reduce the base you have and turn a new disc for it to sit in

 

[procell]

Thanks for the comments. I had actually thought of making a new base for it in a contrasting wood so may not be a complete failure.

 

[Dalboy]

The form and proportions of that goblet are outstanding.

I would have been hard-pressed to separate it from Denisk's for first place.

Not wishing to blow my own trumpet but please check the placings again

Overall Scores

1st and winner of the month's plaque with 12 points - Dalboy =D> =D> =D>
2nd equal with 11 points - Dennisk and Grahamshed
4th with 8 points - Woodmonkey
5th equal with 2 points - Wybrook and Winemaker

 

[bogmonster]

What about photoshop

Nobody would have noticed....

 

[Dalboy]

My apologies procell I should have mentioned that your goblet is a very good design and very well turned as normal for you. Shame about the foot.

I know I have done that usually on the very last little cut "I.ll just touch up that bit" and OOOPS there goes another fine piece

 

[J-G]

The form and proportions of that goblet are outstanding.

I would have been hard-pressed to separate it from Denisk's for first place.

Not wishing to blow my own trumpet but please check the placings again

Sorry Dalboy - I wasn't referring to the official placings, just my own opinion about the shape. Personally I found your goblet too 'soft' and of those that were entered I thought Denisk's was way ahead as far as the design was concerned.

I wouldn't have made any negative comment if procel hadn't posted.