Critique s'il vous plais

[Bodrighy]

Offcut from somewhere, suspect it may be purple heart. 4" dia x 2" deep.



Ash platter with a foot. 6" dia



Both finished with sealer and fricton polish.

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Now you are just showing off Pete, you'll be telling us next that you are just finding better driftwood :lol:

But seriously they both show that you have achieved better tool control from tackling those rustic pieces and the uninterrupted surfaces show the quality of the finishing.

The Purple Heart is one of those little pieces with a thousand and one uses from overnight jewelry stowage to chair side pill holder (for us bit older generation)

The Platter likewise is just about the right size for some chair side chocolates or after dinner mints.

I see nothing wrong with the form of either, no pretentions, the PH is the only one with any significant proportion allocation and is to my mind just a matter of personal preference.

 

[Bodrighy]

Sorry Chas, no intention of xhowing off. I also have a small piece of wenge (whatever that is...looks like ebony with grain) that I got at the same time from my tame furnitire maker. He's the one who lent me some Sorby tools and found these in his shed when having a clearout last week. Says that he may have some more bits if he can find them.
The purple heart was a bit of a pig to turn as the tenon broke off twice and I had to superglue it back o to finish it off.

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice Pete.
Like the shape and finish of both pieces,especially the wide brim on the Purpleheart.
How you finding using proper wood.
Or do you still prefer the rustic look :?: :?:
Paul.J.

 

[CHJ]

The purple heart was a bit of a pig to turn as the tenon broke off twice and I had to superglue it back o to finish it off.
Pete

Yes it is very brittle, I have stopped doing thin section lids in it because people have dropped them and shattered the edges.

 

[Rob Hall]

Well done Pete both pieces look really good. lovely grain on the platter.

 

[DomValente]

Je pense che elle sont tres beau.

Dom

 

[Bodrighy]

Je pense che elle sont tres beau.

Dom

Merci

Pete

 

[Bodrighy]

For Paul.

Truth? I prefer working with 'unreal wood' where the wood dictates what I create. Real wood seems to have a will of it's wn that says 'bowl' vase' etc. I love the way oddball , found, scrounged wood seems to challenge with ' go on then make something of me.' May sound daft but.....

Pete

 

[PowerTool]

Like them both - told you ash had some nice grain patterns :wink:
The purpleheart is a nice shape,and has that nice warm "reach in and touch" sort of feel to it.
I like the colour of purpleheart,but also find it a bit of a pig to turn - roughing out spindle work is like being shot by a tribe of pygmies with blowpipes :lol: - I end up with my clothing being impaled by short purple splinters.It also suffers from heat-checks when sanding,but can end up with a beautiful finish.
The finish on both pieces looks great,and shape and proportions also.

Andrew

 

[Bodrighy]

Thanks Andrew. always open to positive criticism :lol:

I didn't get shot by any 'darts' with this one, biggest problem was the tenon breaking on me twice. Thank God for Superglue!!
Part of my 'professional' life invoves working with visually impaired students so the tactile (touchy feely) side of things tends to have a part to play in what i am trying to do. I remember watching a totally blind person feeling her way around something I had made and holding my breath in case she spotted a fault. The feel of wood is every bit as important s the look IMHO.

Pete

 

[NickWelford]

Very nice - I like them both also - really good finish and nice shape too. Have you notivec, however, that turners always turn the item over to see the finish on the underneath - you should show us that side also!
It's interesting how much your technique has improved in a relatively short time. I think mine is going backwards!! Must get more practice.......

 

[duncanh]

Both very nice pieces. I like the way that the grain in the purpleheart appears to leak in from the top edge.
Any chance of a view from a shallower angle so we can see the outside profile?

 

[TEP]

Mornin' Pete.

I can understand your frustrations about not having many comments passed about your work. Especially when you are looking for helpful criticism/comments. I had looked at the two bowls and liked the timbers very much, the finish looked good too, but I think if you want more constructive criticism you will have to give some more views of the piece.

Top, bottom, side, and possibly a close-up of any decoration on the piece. Also the finish used, then we could try and do our best to criticize :twisted: , also don't forget a lot of members may not have the time to spend on line. I have come to realise that I seem to have more time on my hands than some of the other members. Or it may be that when I come in for a coffee I tend to sit at the computer, beats sitting doin' nufink! :lol:

Will keep looking in when I can, keep turning buddy!