Back in the spin of things

[CHJ]

Steady yourself Pete, but I quite like it, has that no nonsense "I'm here, so put up with it" look about it.



(Guess who got hugs and kisses for a rustic present recently)

 

[mrs. sliver]

I think I shall have a badge made up 'Pete's rustics rule!' :lol:

 

[johnny.t.]

I like the idea Pete and the bark inclusion was surely a 'lucky break' as it adds something to it.

In the picture from above it looks wonderful but I don't like the profile, I just feel theres too many different angles/curves going on, for me a continuation of the curve from the lip would have lightened the profile and made a huge difference to the overall look.

JT

 

[Bodrighy]

I like the idea Pete and the bark inclusion was surely a 'lucky break' as it adds something to it.

In the picture from above it looks wonderful but I don't like the profile, I just feel theres too many different angles/curves going on, for me a continuation of the curve from the lip would have lightened the profile and made a huge difference to the overall look.

JT

I agree JT I have this wierd sort of eyesight that sees things one way when they are on the lathe and then realises they look quite different off. I have taken to removing the chuck and standing things up straight to check the shapes out but as yopu can see I didn't on this one.

Pete

 

[johnny.t.]

...I have this wierd sort of eyesight that sees things one way when they are on the lathe and then realises they look quite different off......

Thats not just you Pete, although my prefered method is to turn my head horizontal and try to see the piece as it would be standing upright.

JT

 

[CHJ]

Have you thought about taking a quick Digital Pic and enlarging it?

I know Picture perspective is often different to real time visual but it might help.

 

[Bodrighy]

Have you thought about taking a quick Digital Pic and enlarging it?

I know Picture perspective is often different to real time visual but it might help.

Don't you just hate people with common sense ](*,)

No is the short answer.

I'll try that with the next piece.

pete

 

[Bodrighy]

Looking at some of the crotch pieces posted lately made me careful when cutting the sycamore down. This is one and hopefully more to come.


Approx 7" across at widest point and about 2" deep


The bottom is round so I have made a little plinth for it to sit on but didn't want to glue it down as it seemed a shame to hide all that figuring and bark.

Finished with wax.

Comments criticisms welcome as always

Pete

 

[CHJ]

You've nailed the essentials there Pete, just left nature to display Her best without unnecessary false embellishment.

Just been sorting through my pile to look for similar character pieces that can stand on their own with minimum of 'design' influence, unfortunately most here has been prepared for the conventional.

 

[Paul.J]

Lovely looking piece Pete
The colours in that wood look gorgeous.
Nicely finished too.Looks really smooooth.

 

[johnny.t.]

Good stuff Pete 8) , crotches all round :shock:

JT

 

[Bodrighy]

I found an old but of wood min the shed and being me thought I would see what was hidden under all the dirt. It had been used to cut something as there were gashes on it and loads of old plaster and goodness knows what else. Under all the crud I found this




It's 12 1/2" dia with a little bit of the side left top and bottom in the picture. Had to do it on a recess as there wasn't enough thickness to make a tenon. At first I thought it was a piece of elm but have been reliably informed that it is in fact chestnut.

Pete

Pete

 

[CHJ]

On target with that unusual centre embellishment Pete, can you find any more of that scrap Chestnut? looks like it might turn into something interesting :twisted: .

 

[johnny.t.]

Good find Pete
That looks really nice stood up on its side like that,good job 8) It would look dead good stood on an oak beam in an old building, like a pub :wink:

JT

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice Pete
What finish have you put on it :?:

 

[Bodrighy]

Sanding sealer cut back with 400 grit and then buffed with shavings. Nothing else yet as I'd run out of wax polish ...well the bit I had left had melted in the shed, so I'll probably wax polish it later.

pete

 

[Bodrighy]

Some more of the wet sycamore. These are all about 6 - 8" tall amnd the egg is about 4" long. As yet they are all bare wood, no polish as I am thinking of having a go at dying as apparently sycamore is ideal for that.



It's lovely wood to turn wet and leaves a finish that is almost like china with just a hint of grain. So far no real problems with distortion or splitting in the ones I did a week ago.


I was given a branch of monkey puzzle and had a play with one bit off the end as I'd never used this wood before. Didn't get the foot right but again I am playing with design shapes so each one is an experiment.



About 5" tall, down to 2mm thick. 1 1/2" dia at the top.

Comments etc welcome as always

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Even more diversification Pete; hope the experiments with the sycamore colouring work out, sort of 'no going back' once you start applying stain. I nearly always end up 'any colours good as long as it's black'

Funnily enough I had a strange experience this weekend when someone looking at a variety of pieces, some in gloriously figured wood said that the one that had been stained to hide poor natural colour in some Birch was their favorite.

Get many more of those thin Sycamore forms lying around awaiting cure and attention and a person might think you are being influenced by Mark's excellent work.

 

[Lightweeder]

I thought I'd had a good day till I saw these - the first one is the one I like. I wouldn't touch that with any stain, personally :wink:

LW

 

[Paul.J]

Pete.
Those all look very nice as is,but if your in the mood for some experimentation than go for it
What stains are you going to use :?: