What do you think!!!!!!

[Paul.J]

Made this a few weeks ago,another one of my inverted hats :roll:
I personally don't like it,which was why i didn't put it on here before,but everyone else that sees it say that they like it,saying it's unusual,it's different.So just wondered what you all think of it.
It's Chestnut 280mm dia brim 150mm high.Finished with sealer and wax.

Click on piccys.




Paul.J.

 

[Bodrighy]

I have seen a few of these in the galleries and must admit I like them. It's a nice simple (looking) shape though I suspect it is hard to get an even thickness to it. The wood is nice and the finish looks exellent. I guess that means a yes, I like it. The only thing I would change would have been to leasve the line out of the lower part. That's purely personal taste though

Pete

 

[dickm]

I like it - in fact, I still have a part-finished one from an elm burr that I must get round to finishing.
Only reservation is my usual practicality one - it looks unstable unless there is quite a bit of mass in the base. So I'd be tempted to leave more of a foot on the base.

 

[Paul.J]

Glad you like it.So far :shock:
I must point out that i do like the rim part of it but i think that the base on it is too long,if it was shorter it would look more in proportion,to me.

Bodrighy wrote
I have seen a few of these in the galleries
Pete could you put a link on for me where you have seen one.
It would be interesting to see if i will see another piece in a different way.

DickM weote
Only reservation is my usual practicality one - it looks unstable unless there is quite a bit of mass in the base. So I'd be tempted to leave more of a foot on the base.
Yes DickM there is some weight below the thin rim,the walls are about 6mm thick and there is a chunk left in the base,making it stable.
Paul.J.

 

[TEP]

Hi Paul, afraid the juries still out on this one. Can't make up my mind one way or t'other. The turning looks good, it's the shape I've got doubts about, yet can't put my finger on it. Can also see what has been said about looking a bit unstable.

Would like to see the gallery shapes Pete mentioned.

 

[Bodrighy]

http://www.donarthurwoodturning.com/wst_page4.php

http://www.woodturner-gallery.com/348.html

http://www.hannaby.com/

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/althea/Gallery1.htm

All these sites have bowls that are similar to your design. Personally I don't think that they are any better, just more expensive :lol:

Pete

 

[PowerTool]

I quite like the shape,but agree with you Paul about the proportions - shorter base would look more balanced (a bit more like the first white oak one on the first link Pete kindly posted.)
And the links mainly show the difference in appreciation of "artistic" pieces on opposite sides of the Atlantic (i.e. here,unfortunately,we don't )

Andrew

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Pete some more good sites there.
Some similar pieces their but they do have a shorter base which does make it look better,but i was trying to get an high/tall item with a big rim,which is what i achieved,but it didn't quite turn out like what i had in me head :? if you see what i mean.
Tam that is the problem i have with the piece,just can't put me finger on what i don't like about it.
Paul.J.

 

[mr]

Steve Howlett does some quite similar looking stuff

I have a couple of his pieces from many years ago - very nice too.

http://www.stevehowlett.com/

Cheers Mike

 

[CHJ]

Hi Paul, what does it look like with one of Carols flower displays in it?
To me it is one of those shapes that although not standing on its own may look fine with a complimentary feature added.

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks for that link Mike.
He does show a very similar piece,cross section, at the end of his HOW TO link.
Can i ask what you think of the piece Mike :?:

CHJ wrote
what does it look like with one of Carols flower displays in it?
Good idea Chas,but i was just trying to see why some,most people who see it like it,when i say i don't like it.
It is now on top of our display cabinet out of direct view but it gets pointed out,even though you are looking up at it.
Is it just a case of how people see things differently and will stop me from turning similar pieces in the future because i don't like the shape,or whatever it is that i don't like about it.

Paul.J

 

[Bodrighy]

I don't think that it is the height that is ausing you problems so much as the straightness of the bottom section. If that curved to meet the top instead of being almost a ornmer I think perhaps you'd have it right.

Pete

 

[mr]

I quote like the generic form if you see what I mean, you seem to have achieved a nice finish as well. The "top" looks very finely done and delicate / elegant but Im not sure that the base section matches its delicacy. Having said all that I'm no turner and you should take anything I say with a handful of salt

Cheers Mike

EDIT
I think my "problem" with the base is that the Curve into the top appears inverted to me. I would (I think) expect the wider part to be at the base More of a mushroom than an inverted hat if that helps explain.

 

[Paul.J]

Do you mean more likethis piece Mike.
That was the one i made before which gave me the idea to do this other piece but with the rim turned upwards.
And thanks for your opinion it is much appreciated and valued.
It's good to get a different view on turnings,from non turners/woodworkers.
It seems i am in the minority on this piece :roll:
Paul.J.

 

[mr]

Do you mean more likethis piece Mike..

No I mean more as the base section of the piece had been cut off, inverted and reattached. A bit like this

It may be that I am used to this sort of look (partially as I have a very similar piece to the one in this pic) that I have that I feel more comfortable with the look if that makes any sense - probably not

Cheers Mike

 

[Paul.J]

Gotcha now Mike :roll: and i think you may be right,for me to like it too,but to me it is still the worsed looking piece i've made,to my eyes but others seem to like it more than some of the other items turned.Perhaps it is because it is something completely different to what they have looked at before.
Just realised as well Mike that you are Mike Riley from GWW.Diary of a beginner,which i really enjoyed reading.Do you still write for GWW.
Paul.J.