George.W's 2011 thread- COMPLETED

[cornucopia]

hello folks

With Chas's permission I have decided to start a similar "compilation of the year thread" rather than lots of individual threads

so here's the first two piece's of 2011

Yew Hollow form 5" wide by 7" tall

Yew hollow form 6" wide by 8" tall

I dont like to say wether I am happy or not with a piece as it may sway other's comments but trust me i'm rarely 100% happy!!! which is why i post-so please be honest.

 

[Bodrighy]

The first one I like, the flow from neck to body works fro me, the second I'm not sure about with the sudden change. Think I'd prefer it if it was evebn more dramatic and looked as though the neck was coming out of the body but as is seems sort of half and half to me. Having said that I f I had done them I'd be more than pleased with the quality of workmanship and finish, purely an aesthetic preference.

Pete

 

[The Shark]

Hi George,

Pretty much as Pete has said, I think the first looks excellent in all respects, the second looks almost as if you have stuck a different neck onto one of your hollow forms. (IMHO). However, I'm not sure how I would alter it other than to make a replica of the first, which tends to defeat the object of the excercise, I suppose!

As always, wood, workmanship and finish are second to none

Hope that helps

Malc

 

[CHJ]

Don't know why but the No. 2 gets my initial preference vote, might be my mechanical background, I think it's the sharp change of contour at the neck/body join, in fact if anything I think a slight undercut of the bowl/neck interface would enhance it even more (edit: is this what you refer to Pete?) The natural contrasting wood features also add to the appeal of the piece for me.

The No. 1 is well formed but to me the woods natural features on the bowl seem to be fighting with the neck shaping for my eyes attention, I could see the form more as bland wood with one of your colour/texture treatments.

 

[miles_hot]

The first one I like, the flow from neck to body works fro me, the second I'm not sure about with the sudden change. Think I'd prefer it if it was evebn more dramatic and looked as though the neck was coming out of the body but as is seems sort of half and half to me. Having said that I f I had done them I'd be more than pleased with the quality of workmanship and finish, purely an aesthetic preference.

Pete

I think that the 1st works best as there is a linking feature (the streaks). I kinda like the second one for the abruptness and the difference between the "classical" bottom and quite geometric cone / engine valve look of the neck.

On the thread idea I have to say that I dislike the single thread for the year as I never know if Chas has posted something new or someone is just commenting so I tend to miss all of his work except for when I'm feeling bored at work and find 20 new bowls! Each to their own I guess and sorry in advance if I miss any of your new work.

Massively impressed that you hollowed through those necks by the way - I assume that the hole is a little larger than normal?

Miles

 

[cornucopia]

Thank you for your comments

Miles: the larger one has a 1" hole and the smaller 7/8"- I'm trying the one thread thing as i get guilty about having two or three threads going somtimes on the 1st page- plus i know that some people like my work and look back at older projets/pieces (and some loath) so by keeping it all in one thread its easier to find.

 

[miles_hot]

I'm trying the one thread thing as i get guilty about having two or three threads going somtimes on the 1st page- plus i know that some people like my work and look back at older projets/pieces (and some loath) so by keeping it all in one thread its easier to find.

Don't feel guilty man - it's up to the rest of us to lift our game and get more threads running

Miles

 

[skeetoids]

Hi George,

The 1st piece I think is beautful. I love the way the grain works in the first picture, espceically the lines running up the neck, I like that very much. Form and finish are excellent as usual and I like the more natural, matt finish to your work.

I'm with Chas on the 2nd one, this is my favourite. The contrast between the very spherical bowl of the vase and the sharp change into the neck works well for me. I know it's a bit of a PITA but could you do me a favour and take another picture of the second one but upside down? I turned my laptop upside down and it really looks ace!

Great work as usual, and my Wife loves the pen BTW, many thanks for that (it was worth the extra for the box too). :wink:

Cheers,

Lee.

 

[Oakbear]

I very much liked your previous form of this ilk, and i like these too.
On my first viewing i wasn't keen on the abrupt transition to the neck on the second, but it's grown on me quickly. Perhaps room for some colour or texture in future?
Having said that i still like the curved transition on the first.
I also prefer the bottom third second form, as it curves in a little more and makes it lighter to my eye.

As for how to organise the thread, do what suits you and don't worry about taking too many threads/space. I sure others would agree your input here is valued, so donb't do yourself down.
For my personal preference, i have to say i agree with Miles though!

 

[The Shark]

As for how to organise the thread, do what suits you and don't worry about taking too many threads/space. I sure others would agree your input here is valued, so donb't do yourself down.

I fully endorse what has been said by Oakbear!

I learn a great deal from all your threads, and quite frankly don't care if you have 1 long thread or 100 short threads, as long as the content is there (which also includes reading other peoples' opinions and comments about your work)

Malc

 

[skeetoids]

Hi George,

I would like to rubber stamp Malc's thoughts on the single thread idea.

I think, if it is an acceptable posting format (Chas?), then I will also adopt this for 2011.

It's up to people who have an interest in your work to follow your threads, and as Malc says this also includes the discussion.

I feel that it's a more neat and tidy way of posting work, perhaps the poster could edit the title and add the date so people will know it has had a recent update?

Cheers,

Lee.

 

[cornucopia]

Thank you very much for all of your kind comments
I took a risk and combined two shapes for the 2nd piece which I normally use on other vessels- the base or bowl part is based upon an apple and the neck a trumpet form- the sharp shoulder was a little awkward to sand and is a possible split risk as it dries (as any sharp 90 degree corner is on any wet turned work) I’ve gently rounded it over inside so hopefully it will be fine.

I think I will be able to edit the title with a new date every time I post a piece- but some forum software has a cut-off point after which an old thread can’t be edited- I’m not sure if this one does or not- Chas?

 

[Melinda_dd]

Hi, I'm still very new to turning, so can't really comment on "the right" finish, form etc. But I think it's in the eye of the beholder really.

But I will say, I think they are all bloody lovely!! I think I like the last one best.

 

[Steve Jones]

Hi George,

Great idea on setting up the one thread.

After studying the pics since you posted them I have to say, without a doubt that my choice is the 1st one because of the the smooth flowing lines and curved transition from the neck to the base.

Steve

 

[Paul.J]

Both well turned and nicely finished pieces George,but why the sudden sharp transition on the second piece.
I thought the idea of an hollow form was to try and get a nice flowing continuous curve in the form with no sudden abrupt transitions as in this piece :?

 

[cornucopia]

Thank you

Paul: yep the idea of most forms is to get a flowing curve with no facets- but if the design call's for it then there's nothing wrong with a sharp corner or change in direction.

 

[CHJ]

Ok, just a quick couple of comments on long threads.

I personally started doing it when I fell for the spinney world to get a running help on my progress, and I must say the limited number of turners on the forum at the time and other members with a passing interest jumped in with both feet to encourage and advise.
Blogs were not in general evidence at the time, and I still feel blogs only attract a limited audience of co-conspirators and rarely have any input from a casual browser.

Whether you do a long thread or short individual projects is a personal thing, the only limitation being the forum softwares ability to manage a large database reference which happened with an early thread of mine (13 pages/472 posts) which I had to ask to be locked because of editing problems, but that limitation should be long gone.

George, as far as I know there is no limitation on original posters editing the title of the first post, if you do get a problem just shout, same like cleaning up anything that strays too far off topic, we'll try and move or clean it up.

 

[cornucopia]

Hello folks
here's a new yew form loosely based upon an egg type shape-with influence’s from the American style tucked under bottom as well!!

Yew 7"tall by 6"wide

I have just started to work my way thru a pallet full of yew which I’ve had for a year or so- the two previous forms and this one are from logs of about 7 0r 8" diameter but I also have a few bigger logs with more burr looking bark on them- I cut one of these bigger logs this week and hit a nail deep inside the wood with my chainsaw!! my chain's loss though was the woods gain as it has the most stunning purple marking intermixed with burr and normal colours
here's a 3x3x6" section which I roughed into a cylinder

and of course some pen blanks

 

[CHJ]

The 'forms' up to your usual standards George and makes the most of the woods hidden beauty.

The cylinder looks so special as is that I personally would be at a loss to find the courage to dump any of it in shavings, got me pondering 'display' methods for such a piece.

 

[Bodrighy]

Must admit I'd be tempted to hollow it out as a long vase or something to keep as much of it as possible. B interesting turning should think with grain going in every which way. Look forward to seeing what you do with it George.

Pete