Yew Goblet

[Wood spoiler]

Hi all
I have been teaching myself turning since July. Thanks to everyone on the site as I have been reading avidly and gaining insight and inspiration.
I have not felt confidant to share - but here goes.
After my visit to Yandles I bought some Yew and felt that it was time to try my hand at a goblet.
I was pleased by the shape I was getting and started parting down below the base to reduce the size prior to sanding and finishing when disaster struck and I managed to break a chunk of the goblet foot.

I perservered and made the ball at the base of the stem and created a new base. However, this was right up to the chuck so having broken the base once I approached the parting off with trepidation. With repeated sharpening of tools and very slowly I parted off again - without breaking the foot.
Here is the finished result which I am pleased with but welcome comment. A beautiful piece of wood

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[miles_hot]

Hi all
I have been teaching myself turning since July. Thanks to everyone on the site as I have been reading avidly and gaining insight and inspiration.
I have not felt confidant to share - but here goes.
After my visit to Yandles I bought some Yew and felt that it was time to try my hand at a goblet.
I was pleased by the shape I was getting and started parting down below the base to reduce the size prior to sanding and finishing when disaster struck and I managed to break a chunk of the goblet foot.

I perservered and made the ball at the base of the stem and created a new base. However, this was right up to the chuck so having broken the base once I approached the parting off with trepidation. With repeated sharpening of tools and very slowly I parted off again - without breaking the foot.
Here is the finished result which I am pleased with but welcome comment. A beautiful piece of wood

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[CHJ]

Welcome to the Forum WS, that's a good piece for someone so early in the learning curve.
Youve managed to create a chunky goblet and yet because of the proportions it does not give the impression of being over heavy.

 

[Bodrighy]

That's a lovey shape well done. Welcome to the forum and keep showing your work, if it's as good as this at your stage on the slope we can expect some good stuff from you

Pete

 

[Ad de Crom]

Wow, and that for a newbie.....
I'm impressed...!!
Welcome aboard, this promised a lot
Very well done.
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[Santos]

Welcome to the forums WS, that’s an excellent piece for a beginner. I particularly like the ball at the bottom of the stem, nice addition to the goblet.

Dan

 

[Jenx]

Lovely Job.. well done WS,
hello by the way ! 8)

 

[Paul.J]

Hello and welcome WS
That is a really nice looking goblet for a first attempt,and a good rescue job done too.
Just be careful with the dust when turning Yew :!:

 

[Wood spoiler]

Thanks for all your kind comments.
With regard the comment about taking care with yew. I am turning with a camvac with a flexi hose to the work and using a face mask with integral air filtration. Is that enough or should I be doing anything else?
Thanks