Goblets - Critiques welcomed

Re: Goblets - Critiques welcomed

John Lucas

>Ron

Very nicely done. My personal preference is for the stem to be tapered more. It could be smaller on the bottom or the top but probably the bottom would be better. In your Sycamore piece this would resemble the collumns of Frank Loyd Wright erra. That's just my two bits. I like the shape of the foot and bowl.

Re: Goblets - Critiques welcomed

Chuck Ludwigsen

>Ron those are both fantastic.

I can't choose a favorite. I like how the detail on the first one hugs the bowl and I like the small bead at the base. I prefer the bowl shape of #2 as it seems to lift it up. The curved base of #2 is also very graceful.

It appears the outer rim of both bases starts out a bit "heavy". Maybe try bringing that down a bit or rounding the edge.

Still great pieces. Good work sir.

Chuck in Memphis, TN.

Re: Goblets - Critiques welcomed

Don Orr

>I really like both pieces very much. Simple, clean curves, simple, sharp details. Most people know what they like or don't. I tend to lean toward simpler lines. I often work using the KISS principle myself. Keep up the good work. I hope to post something someday myself.

Happy and Safe Turning, Don

Re: Goblets - Thanks

Ron Sardo in PA

>Thanks for the feed back.

When I was turning the sycamore goblet the bowl end started to vibrate, creating a nice clear tone. I don't have a bowl steady so I stuffed the bowl with cotton cloth and brought the tail stock into the bowl. That stop the vibrating but I wanted to make the stem a little narrower and I was nervous. So I decided to stop turning and start finishing.

I'm pleased with the results and plan on turning a bubinga goblet soon. Maybe if I could figure out how Bill cut those rings I might even try that.

Re: Goblets - Critiques welcomed

David Eaves

>Hi Ron,

I really like both these pieces and the finish looks excellent. I think what you mention about getting nervous is one of the key skills... Knowing when to stop, before it becomes a write off and not stopping too early is something I am still learning.

Great work

David