Who's a clever boy then

[Bodrighy]

The goblet I made for the club competition split at the foot so I had to make another one. Someone had given me a billet of olive so I made this with it,

Olive, 12" tall 2" top dia. 1 1/3rd dia base (as per regulations) stem is 5mm



Out of 11 entries in the novice section I came first ccasion5: . Really chuffed

Pete

 

[Jenx]

Fantastic Pete ! both on the goblet itself, and the competition result !
thats brilliant ! 8) 8) 8) 8)

really well done ! .. you must be over the moon 8) 8) 8) 8)

The goblet is a very worthy winner ! its fab !

 

[stevebuk]

Now that is lovely Pete, no wonder you came first. i love olive wood, the colour is striking and the grain is superb.
We had a chap at our club who had made a jig to stretch the wood outwards as this stopped the flexing when going that thin on the stem.
well done mate

 

[penman]

Hi Pete

WOW realy stunning piece of work.
Glad you got first prize, justly deserved.
Olive is such a beautiful wood I use it when I can get any for some of my pens. Love the smell you get from it. The only drawback with it is make sure that you clean off every last trace of it from any metal work and tools and wipe down with an oily rag as well, otherwise every thing goes rusty. It's something to do with the acids in the wood.

Keep up the good work

Malcolm

 

[TEP]

Don't get too cocky me old son, now your in the intermediate section. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Nice one Pete, feels good don' it. Ill wind and all that, just as well the first one cracked, but don't use wet wood in future.

 

[CHJ]

"Kernow lad does good" crack out the Kernow Mead.

 

[maltrout512]

Great work. Job to beat that. :lol: :lol: Very well done =D>

 

[mikec]

Thats a stunning goblet Pete - well done

The shape is really good.

A well deserved result.


Regards,

Mike C

 

[greggy]

wow pete, thats a definate stunner for sure. well done on both accounts.
justly deserved.

 

[PowerTool]

Excellent piece,looks really beautiful

Well done !

Andrew

 

[NickWelford]

Very nice - I like the different shape of the bowl - makes a nice change.
Well done.

 

[Doug B]

Congratulations Pete.

A great goblet & a fantastic result.

 

[Paul.J]

Well done Pete,you clever boy :lol:
That must have boosted yoiur confidence :shock:
Very nice looking and well proportioned goblet,deserving 1st place
Any piccys of the other entrants pieces :?:

 

[wizer]

Very well done Pete. I'd love to see one of these turned. Got a video cam?

 

[Anonymous]

Wot's this 'novice' bit then.... t'other poor beggars never stood a chance :lol:

(luvly piece of work Pete :wink: )

 

[boysie39]

SURE IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME,eh! Pete
Lovely goblet and stunning piece of wood grain looks fab.
Never tried Olive, today the club comp. tomorrow the world.
Well done Pete. REgards Boysie

 

[RATWOOD]

Fantastic Pete Well done looks really beautiful mate

 

[John. B]

deservedly of first prize,
A very nice balanced long stem goblet.
Good design, great choice of wood, (I love olive)
Good job Pete.

John. B

 

[Bodrighy]

Thanks guys. I will need to get 1st three times before upgrading to Intermediate Tam. The quality of work is really excellent so I'm in no hurry. Joining a club and seeing what others are producing has made me very aware of my own weaknesses so to get this was a real compliment. Better than having stuff sold as it was judged by people who really know what they are doing. Next month is an open one so goodness knows what I'll do. have been wondering about one of Bob's airoplane boxes with an oriental touch...have to branch into new territory though and actually plan it.

Pete

 

[Turn It In]

Hi Pete,
Just seen your winning goblet and what a superb example well done.
Over the past couple of years I have entered many of the club competitions and the best result so far is a second place. I never fail to be amazed at the quality and ingenuity of my fellow members and mentors but if we don't compete we cannot measure our improvements.
Congratulations and regards,
Ian