First hollow form

[TFrench]

I've wanted to have a go at a hollow form for ages, and seeing as I've got endless workshop time at the moment....
Plenty of mistakes made, but it's a learning process, right?

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[CHJ]

Well done, a lot accomplished, an attractive end result with attention to detail finishing of beads and base.

 

[transatlantic]

You'll need to cut it in half so we can see how well you did on the walls

Just kidding, looks really great.

 

[MusicMan]

Looks very nice!

 

[TFrench]

Well done, a lot accomplished, an attractive end result with attention to detail finishing of beads and base.

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Chas, it's mainly your comments on finishing details that made me try those beads. Looks much better for it!

 

[KimG]

Top job! The design is nicely carried out, flowing curve with no obvious flat spots and it looks well hollowed out too, I personally favour no foot on HF's but that is entirely a matter of preference and no criticism of this piece. I like the top bead though, no OTT and adds a nice dimension. I tend to prefer glossy finishes too, using shellac for bare wood.

 

[stewart]

That looks very nice - clearly a lot learnt and very well executed!

 

[minilathe22]

Did you use one of those hollowing tools with a circular ring cutter end? I have just bought one and still getting used to it.

 

[gregmcateer]

Looks pretty damned good to me

 

[Dalboy]

Well done on a first, shape is good.

It is always nerve-racking for the first and the second becomes a little easier.
As you may have already found out plenty of stopping, measuring and carry on in pieces like this

 

[TFrench]

Did you use one of those hollowing tools with a circular ring cutter end? I have just bought one and still getting used to it.

I used a crown mini revolution for the hollowing.