Goblet

[Paul.J]

Almost there JT
The first one i think is a lot better,but i think the stem does let it down,been just a bit too heavy looking.Love the detail on it both top and bottom,but perhaps just thinner :?
The stem on the second one is again OTT in my opinion,with the bed in the middle.Take the bead away and it will look a lot better,but it as all been good practice,and in my view you have very nearly got a perfect looking goblet,whatever that is :?
Will look forward to the next ones

 

[johnny.t.]

Thanks everyone, I'm getting much happier with them and will make some more in the week. I like the stem on the second one but looking at it I feel it belongs on a larger goblet, if you see what I mean(larger bowl,base same sized stem) so I may try that.
PaulJ, THINNER! its 6mm wide! I don't know if I'd dare try to go any thinner!! The pics may be making it look heavier as there is no shadow on the stem in them :? .
Cheers JT

 

[Bodrighy]

When you do the stem, fill the bowl with tissue and bring the tailstock up to hold it steady. Don't put too much pressure, just until the tailstock starts turning. Keep one finger behind the stem and work from the bowl down to the foot.

If you already do this ignore me.

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

Yes JT it does look thicker than 6mm to me in the piccy. :?

 

[johnny.t.]

If you already do this ignore me.
Pete

Did somebody say something? :lol: :lol:

I do, do that , I did try one without doing it when I first got a chuck,before xmas and watched in horror as I thinned the stem and the bowl of the goblet started wobbling then wobbling more then went past my ear at speed (lesson learned).I turned it into a xmas bell ornament though

My wife loved it and after it got some ribbon tied around the handle, it even got to grace the xmas dinner table :lol:

cheers JT

 

[mikec]

Hi JT,

I like your approach, I also feel dissatisfied if the balance is not right but most of the time the less critical family members grab the test pieces anyway. I like the first of the last posting of goblets, the proportion pleases my eye though it is very subjective. Most of my turnings I do with thin walls, feeling that thick walls look clumsy but recently I saw some work with thick walls that was just 'so right' that I am having a rethink :!:

I think proportion and the flowing of one curve into another is more important than actual dimension, again just a personal opinion.

Thanks for sharing your test pieces.

Happy turning

Mike C

 

[johnny.t.]

After seing John.B's long stem goblets I thought I'd have a try at one.......


Its sycamore again,and is 9 1/2" (240mm) tall with the stem 6mm thick.It doesn't lean to the left, thats just my lame photography :lol:

JT

 

[John. B]

I like that JT, it looks balanced to me.
One thing to watch out for particularly at the edges and/or rims is the pith.
If it's on a rim it tends to crumble. If you have to keep the pith in the work make sure it's deep in the bowl.
Good job JT. :lol: :lol: :lol:

John. B

 

[johnny.t.]

I haven't been making much this week as SWMBO has had a week off work but she went to the shops this morning, so I headed shedwards
Still tinkering with goblet design I made this, with a very slight curve to the bowl and a tapered stem to try and give it a delicate/light look.



Your thoughts appreciated,
cheers JT

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice goblet JT
I love it all the way up tp the bowl.
I think with the stem it would look better if the bowl was more curved where it leaves the stem, than squareish,as is now.
The base and the stem is really nice,as is the wood again

 

[Jenx]

Super stuff John... from the same sycamore stock ?

I really think you are progressing fantastically well. ( I'm only a beginner, but it certainly seems as this is the case 8) )...

Very nice

 

[Bodrighy]

It looks good to me. Only slight criticism is that it looks a bit top heavy though this may be the photo. Great fun trying different shapes innit? Have you googled goblets, wine glasses, etc 'cos there's a fantastic range of shapes out there. I'm trying medaeival ones at the moment Very simple shapes

Pete

 

[mikec]

Hi Johnny,

Have to agree that to my eyes the second goblet is better proportioned.

Love the timber though

Mike C

 

[user 5053]

A useful effort but never quite seem the point of wooden goblets. Without being rude it is one of those slightly naff items popular amongst hobby woodturners to impress other hobby turners. Obviously he is a competant turner but the object just lacks a little elegance and curves that would really give it the wow factor.

 

[PowerTool]

Works for me

Everything looks in proportion,the stem has enough detail and shape to look nice without being too fussy,and still retain a feeling of lightness.

Now you just need to make another one to match..

Andrew

 

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[CHJ]

'seem the point'

...more needle work? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sharps the word =D> =D>

 

[Bodrighy]

A useful effort but never quite seem the point of wooden goblets.

Done properly they are actually quite nice to drink from.

This one is used daily for drinking beer (well almost, lager actually) holds a can.

 

[johnny.t.]

Thanks for the replies.
edit, I removed the rest of this post

 

[Jenx]

Goblets certainly don't seem to be doing Patrick Lindsay much harm, judging by this ~~~~>

http://www.patrickhlindsay.co.uk/Catalo ... ryid=16407


I'd crack on with them John... there may be a couple of quid in them, after all :wink:






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