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[CHJ]

You know as well as anybody that it's not my scene Pete, but I must commend you on the tool control and self discipline shown in that piece.

 

[Jenx]

I like that piece Pete.. really like it -- ( would they have a 'name', pieces like that ? ) ... I liked the Padauk one you did before, and re-worked.. and this one is equally as pleasing.

I'm keen to try a piece like that sometime... Not sure If It'll be achievable, but I'd like to give it a go !
Make a really nice change from bowls, clocks and platters.. and I must remember to have a try soon.

What I think I like about them is that they exist just for the pleasure of existing.. no functional purpose, other than to please the eye, and there's something glorious about that ( probably haven't explained that very well :wink: )... maybe 'ornamental discussion piece' would summarise ! :lol:

Contrasts in colouration "work" on this one... the balance between base and finial work for me as a viewer, and the overall proportion between stem/ball/finial look pleasing.

Thats a 'winner' for me ... really like it.

 

[mrs. sliver]

I like that piece Pete.. really like it -- ( would they have a 'name', pieces like that ? ) ...

I suppose it would be called a small finial box,or something. :-k However, I make quite a few of this kind of thing and I made up the name 'Chi keepers' and suggested their use in meditation, complete with a little card with an explanation on. and you would be suprised how many people claim know all about them! :lol: one even was telling about their ancient history! even though I just made the name up! :roll:

 

[TEP]

Very! very! well done Pete, that wood stain has worked a treat. Really helps set the globe off IMO. My sort of thing.

 

[Jenx]

Mrs S, you have a wicked streak heh heh !!heh... :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol: Thats excellent !... you must have been stifling the laughter when people claimed to know all about the "Chi Keeper" .... ha ha ha... I love it !! 8) 8) 8) 8) :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Bodrighy]

Thanks guys. Jenx. I got the idea from Cindy Drozda's work. Hers is marginally better than mine and she also does them as little boxes as well. The hardest part is getting the finial and leg to look right. Proportion and length etc. Great fun though. I have had a few responses from people about them outside the forum as they are unusual.

Like your style Mrs S must borrow that one (with permission of cours)

Tam: I was trying to find a piece of dark wood for the leg & finial and found the dye which I had stashed. I must admit I was pleased with the result as the grain of the wood shows thorugh but not enough to detract. Something to remember for the future

pete

 

[loz]

Just echoing everyone else comments,
Very nice, love spalted wood anyway - but the finial and leg are lovely.

Cindy will be getting worried !

 

[mrs. sliver]

Like your style Mrs S must borrow that one (with permission of cours)

Was that permission or commission Pete? :lol: :lol:

Sure you can use it! anyone is welcome. It would be interesting to see how far it would spread ... you can't copyright these things can you?

Just to stress they aren't a con! I do meditate and use a visual aid, these are not made with any intenion to claim being some ancient magic box! .... an old bean can would do the job ... it is the people who claim they already know about them that fill in the blanks!

But I agree that it is getting the balance right that is the key! and this one does that very nicley! =D> watch out Cindy .. we are coming after you .... in a very long time that is :lol:

 

[Paul.J]

Pete
I would go as far as to say that that is your best piece to date,in that style.
Very nice indeed.Nicely proportioned and the colours go well.
Looking forward to seeing more

 

[johnny.t.]

Pete,
Quite a nice piece there . The only comment I can really make is that the top of the leg and bottom of the finial just don't look quite right, prehaps a little heavy looking or maybe the curve?

Your definetly getting there though with these 8)

JT

 

[Bodrighy]

I don't do much treen as a rule but lately I seem to have done quite a bit.

We had a few grandkids over the weekend and Sue asked for a couple of eggcups as ours had disappeared in the move.

Hazel: eggcup size?


Daughter in laws wanted honey dippers so...One in hazel, one in hawthorn. Did some hedging for someone and ended up with a load of fair sized dead hawthorn logs. Some too rotten so into the firewood pile but a number of use.


Ordered by a lady who saw my stuff on the web site. Beech with hawthorn pestle 5" dia 3" deep sanded to 1200 & oiled


She liked it enough to order a bigger one for her mum: 7 " dia, 5" deep in some kind of fruit wood (I think) sanded to 1200 & oiled.


Also had some walnut donated by a forum member so had a go at a georgian style goblet.
5" tall 2 1/2" dia. Finished with wax


Pete

 

[Paul.J]

All very nice looking pieces Pete
Love the Walnut piece,looks good enough to eat.Yummy :lol:

 

[CHJ]

The Kernow turner evolves, made to order and period pieces all in close order no less.

All look to be finished in a manner appropriate to the subject, saw the goblet elsewhere and wondered about the styling but the period explanation puts it right on the button.

Good that you are getting 'orders' hope the word of mouth spreads as rapidly as the usual rural grapevine.

 

[Jenx]

Great work yet again Pete .... and how nice to be 'comissioned' to make things.. and even better to get a 'repeat order' from someone.,, thats the true measure of a sale... when you sell another one to the same client ! Fantastic !

I really like the walnut goblet... its got a 'richness' to it which really works well. That is a really nice piece. I do always admire the techincal skills in going 'super-slim', but having said that - I like a goblet to have a bit of substance to it. That one is a beauty, really like it a lot ! 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[PowerTool]

Another vote for the walnut goblet,and congratulations on the commisioned work

Andrew

 

[Bodrighy]

Thanks guys. I must admit I was quite pleased with the walnut goblet. I have a bit more of the wood left and was thinking of trying to make a pair. Now that is a skill in itself IMHO and something \i have yet to achieve successfully.

pete

 

[Bodrighy]

I started this at the club using hollowing tool but ended up finishing at home using a bowl gouge on the last bit of the inside.
9" tall, 5" dia. Avg. 6mm thick except at the bottom which is a lot thicker. Wood unkone but as can be seen wasn't in the best of condition



Comments etc welcome as always

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

How did you manage to turn that piece Pete :shock:
Definately a Pete special that one :wink:

 

[PowerTool]

Like it,very visually appealing
I guess it must have cut down on the amount of shaving produced,as it looks like there was b*gger all there in half of it to start with.. :wink:

Andrew

 

[boysie39]

Pete ,you have a style and uniquness all your own and it works. I love looking at your pieces I can identify with them . Maybe when things are right again I would like to try and do things like that if you dont mind. But your kind of rustic hits the spot with me . REgards Boysie