MY Latest Hollow Form no 3 and 4 now

[RogerB]

Am much happier with this one what do you think.It is 5" high and 6 1/2 " dia







Roger :lol: :lol:

 

[Bodrighy]

Looking at the top picture it seems as though it is sitting on a wide flat bottom. Usually this sort of form looks better if the curve disappears underneath as it lessens the 'squat' look. You have reached to point where your tecnique and skill level goes without saying so it's time to start looking at shape and form. It looks pretty thin, is that the same overall? If so then you are entering a new dimension in turning. :lol:

Pete

 

[RogerB]

Looking at the top picture it seems as though it is sitting on a wide flat bottom. Usually this sort of form looks better if the curve disappears underneath as it lessens the 'squat' look. You have reached to point where your tecnique and skill level goes without saying so it's time to start looking at shape and form. It looks pretty thin, is that the same overall? If so then you are entering a new dimension in turning. :lol:

Pete

Pete

The top half is about 5mm 1/4 " thick the lower half is thicker as there is a knot coming from the base out to the side which was causing me a lot of trouble so I decided to stop while I was Winning, will do better next time.

Roger

 

[Bodrighy]

Be careFul. I have a few with daylight coming into them by being to aggressive.

pETE

 

[PowerTool]

Looks great,amazing colour and figuring
From the first picture,it looks to have been turned side-grain from a whole branch section,as the pith can be seen running through it - was it turned dry or green ?

Andrew

 

[TEP]

Hi Roger.

I can understand what Pete is saying, but I quite like this one the way it is. If doing more I would try to sort the form out, but I can imagine this sat in a room being displayed with one or two others of differing shapes.

Very well done! =D>

 

[RogerB]

Looks great,amazing colour and figuring
From the first picture,it looks to have been turned side-grain from a whole branch section,as the pith can be seen running through it - was it turned dry or green ?

Andrew

Andrew

It was turned dry and cut from,I think the term is, cruck where two branches meet ? not sure if i have the right name.

Roger

 

[stevebuk]

amazing roger, love the shape and figure of it. For one so early in their turnng you display amazing talent, look forward to seeing more from you.

 

[CHJ]

Great capture of the figuring Roger, fully endorse your decision to leave well alone if doubts set in. No one but a very nosey turner is going to have any inkling that it could have been any different.
As has already been said it is going to look good enough to get a few Oohs and Aahs when on display.

 

[SVB]

Nice job!

IF I were being critically constructive I would suggest the base is a little wide. Hollow forms are very rarely 'useful' as their decorative value is the main element. They tend to really 'lift' off a surface if you make the base really narrow.

I would suggest getting some rough firewood logs and turning the shape you have and then with another piece of wood turn the shape but with a base 1/3 the diameter (keep the major diameter the same - it is fine). Put them side by side and have a look. Don't bother hollowing, it is just the external profile that is important so this is quite quick. At the end of the day it is personal preference but I think the one with the small diameter may look 'right'.

As it is firewood, this is how I experiment with shape before burning all except the interesting that I keep as a box of ideas!

Having said the above, well done for a brilliant piece of turning in itself!
Simon

(Edited to clarify meaning around 'usefulness' of hollow forms!)

 

[John. B]

Very well done roger, nice figuring
I'm just entering the world of deepish hollowform turning, and I can see i've a long way to go. =D> =D>

John. B

 

[cornucopia]

Looks great,amazing colour and figuring
From the first picture,it looks to have been turned side-grain from a whole branch section,as the pith can be seen running through it - was it turned dry or green ?

Andrew

Andrew

It was turned dry and cut from,I think the term is, cruck where two branches meet ? not sure if i have the right name.

Roger

hello roger

the term is crotch wood- the wal thickness is'nt as critical with dry'ish wood as it is with wet wood, the important bit is to keep it even all the way through the piece.

 

[Paul.J]

Nice looking piece Roger
I'm sure the form/shape will come with practice.
Just keep enjoying

 

[RogerB]

Have had another go today think this is better plus some other bits.











The hollow form is 4 1/2" dia X 4 1/2" ht
The plater is 10" 1 1/2" ht
And the small bowl is 4" dia x 2" ht

 

[CHJ]

Great output Roger, I think the first item looks a little better balanced.

 

[Bodrighy]

I agree with Chas. That looks sweet. You are really motoring with this aren't you. The platter is nice too. I like these Chinese (as I think of them) silhouettes on bowls and platters.

Pete

 

[PowerTool]

Yep,very nice;the shape and curve of the hollow form flows really well,like the platter and bowl as well

Andrew

 

[johnny.t.]

The hollow forms are getting better with each one you do 8)

For my taste though I'd like to see the whole base/bottom half on these a lot smaller/lighter looking(just my preference though).Finish looks great also, keep it up!!

JT

 

[Jenx]

Coming on Great , Roger ...
I would like to try some hollowing soon.. and this is a good inspiration to 'have a go' !
Nice platter work too 8) 8) 8)